Thread: 55 Wagon Progress

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The rivnut tool shown is about the best "hand tool" for installing them on the market, as the stud doesn't rotate within the rivnut during installation (if done correctly). Most of the cheaper tools out there make use of some form of bolt turning inside the rivnut, which risks stripping of the threads, galling, etc. I was looking for a video this morning on youtube to show the correct installation procedure, and how/why this tool works so well, but sad to say, even companies that sell this product show the incorrect usage of the tool. So, I'm going to try and fit in another video production for installing rivnuts...

For tool part numbers, the 4-40 through 1/4-20 sizes use a C845 prefix, and 5/16-18 through 1/2-13 use a C722 prefix. Examples of pn's if you wish to do a search for vendors of these tools: C845-1032, C845-2520, C722-3118, C722-3716...

A slight diversion, as the Migmaster 250 has left the building.....





Sold it this past weekend on CL, time now to consolidate, where the old machine was a two-story deal, the new one will be a three story. In order to take up less floor space, I need to incorporate the Miller 211, the Hypertherm Tig, and the Snap On dent puller, and two bottles:











Starting with the base, some 1-1/2 square tubing makes up the frame. This stuff was free, and as with most free stuff, it isn't. Kyle spent most of the time in the shop this evening media blasting rusty square tubing that has been sitting outdoors for a number of years. He also learned a bit more of mig welding..





The Tig will go on the bottom, and it has some mounting holes on the bottom side...





So some 3/4 square stock was used to make some rails for the Tig, along with some holes to tie in the front end..





To be continued.... :willy_nil