How to Install and Use Rivet Nuts, Rivnuts and Nutserts in Metal and 3D Prints

This is just a quick video about rivet nuts, nutserts, rivnuts and some of the uses for them in sheetmetal, metal tubing and 3D printing.

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[gbillium]

I normally don't comment but! This is exactly what I wanted to know! not only did you show how to use a rivet nut, but you also showed how strong they are and BONUS how to put them in plastic! thank you so much!

[jimmylovesbikes]

Cool! The best part is your strength test which really satisfied my curiosity as well. Nice tool. Thanks for sharing.

[mick]

Good job, love the tip to melt the 3D printed part by heating the nut-cert.

[PeteRondeau]

I've got a ambulance/van customizing project coming up that these would come in handy on. May have to pick up one of these sets!

[keithlane]

Excellent video. Thorough explanation, and I like the destructive testing where it showed the Riv-nuts took more torque than the strength of the bolt. You were asking for examples of what they can be used for, and a friend of mine designed, patented, and has been manufacturing aluminum bulkheads (basement access, as well as other applications) using Riv-nuts for over a decade without a failure. Great product.
My friend uses an installation tool that goes on a reversable drill that works very fast and easy. I don't know the manufacturers name, but it works well.
Take care Bud

[Roberturban]

I needed to fix a chair my wife had and bought the tool..perfect demo on how to use it. Thanks!

[hhcamera]

I bought one of these tools to use on a project and came across your videos. Nice going but has many others here have stated they have an opinion and so do I, I think you’re hot iron trick is great. I might’ve come in from the other side so that way as you tighten it would continually pull inward as opposed to possibly spinning. But with that size box you don’t need much torque and I doubt very seriously if they’re gonna come apart anytime soon. Again great video.

[e.g.m]

I came here for an Astro demo, but came away with your FANTASTIC hotrod/plastic melt/slide technique!

[shaunmcmaster-tm]

For 3D prints. I have found they tend to pull out with not too much force. I added epoxy, still not great.

Solution was to put the flat part on the back such that it pushes against the plastic as you tighten the screw. But the wider lip cannot push through the plastic. So can tighten down with a lot more force.


Love your videos. I am a tech employee, with similar hobbies. Created CNC retrofit for mill. Working on belt grinder and CNC router. I use a single control box made from rolling 19" server rack. From which I bolt in up to 48U 19" project boxes, PC enclosure, stepper driver 3U box. 3U fans. Even a 3U drawer. I can pop off the stepper drivers (same aviation connectors you use). Roll the control electronics to different machine, load different Mach profile, use same control electronics for multiple machines. Evolve controller electronics separate from the CNC machines themselve. Even swap out old machines for new ones.

Anyway -- big fan. Exploring making some videos myself... Keep it up -- thanks

[jatnaveenleo]

I was struggling for the door closer to stay on metal door frame. Carpenter just made some holes and thread to fix the door closer cylinder, which broke several a times, each time the holes made bigger and bigger. Found the solution here, insert a river and tighten the door closer with a bolt.
Thanks for the video, and the idea. So nice of you.

[shanelipe]

This is the first of your videos I have watched...
You just gained another subscriber... Loved it.

[iuvpreppyxo]

Love the heated rivnuts into plastic idea. never thought of that!

[Anonymous]

okay, that soldering iron tip was awesome!

[tonyelleevans]

Appreciate you taking the time to make this video. I just bought two 3D printers and this has expanded my range of ideas for them.

[robertbenedict]

Just started watching your videos. The soldering iron trick was brilliant.

[MadeInGarage]

Cool device. I need to buy and try on my designs. Thank you!

[RaivoltG]

Great idea for putting a rivnut in plastic! That's going to make life much better! I'll be looking forward to seeing your other videos!

[MilesFromNowherePNW]

Very informative. Well executed and to the point. Thanks for the bonus tips, much appreciated.

[AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

Great video. I guess I will wind up getting one of those tools as I keep seeing these rivnuts on more and more channels. Thanks for all the help with my plasma torch.

[metricdeep]

If you put the rivnut into the plastic from the other side, the threaded section will be closer to the screw so you can use shorter screws....and the pullout force will be much greater. Good vid.