Nut sert tools

[ThickCobra]

I have been searching tool suppliers for some good quality nut sert tools which won't break the bank. But, I thought I'd see what you all are using and recommendations. I'm sure some work better than others, and curious as to favorites. In particular, I am looking for ones that can handle 5/16" inserts.

Thanks

[edwardb]

I use these real simple and relatively inexpensive tools from McMaster. This is the 5/16-inch size. https://www.mcmaster.com/#96349a407/=14toizc. Work great and bullet proof. I have this size and the 10-32 size. Does everything I need.

[frankeeski]

I made a tool similar to this. I have multiple holes in it for different size nutserts and use it all of the time. A stack of washers with some lithium grease works as a bearing for the bolt to spin and pull the nutsert in. For those nutserts smaller than 1/4" I even use a 12 volt impact driver to draw the nutserts in with this tool.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U86ew0FcC1I

[wareaglescott]

I use these real simple and relatively inexpensive tools from McMaster. This is the 5/16-inch size. https://www.mcmaster.com/#96349a407/=14toizc. Work great and bullet proof. I have this size and the 10-32 size. Does everything I need.

I followed EdwardBs recommendation and purchased some of these as well. They work great. Highly recommend.

[ThickCobra]

I have had more than my share of questions lately and really appreciate the responses and assistance. What a great community.

Jay

[Gumball]

Jay - I made my own... happy to talk to you about it if you'd like. Plus, I can drop it by your house and you can copy it if you want.

[ThickCobra]

Chris,

I'm always up for a challenge, so watch for a nice weekend and head my way. It's getting cooler out so that may be tough. I dropped the engine in for the final time, and always open to suggestions.

Jay

[GoDadGo]

I've used Jay-Cee Sales for many years.

If it is a rivet, rivet nut, thread insert related, they will have it.

248-478-2150

http://rivetsonline.com/

[redfogo]

I own this tool https://www.menards.com/main/tools-hardware/hand-tools/staplers-staples-rivet-tools/threaded-insert-tool/p-1444430629190-c-9164.htm?tid=5789941915888690140

Has worked for everything on my 818 without any issue.

[Gumball]

Some pics of my home-made version. This worked great to add rivnuts for the seat pans and a few other places where I used fairly large rivnuts.

http://i845.photobucket.com/albums/ab15/CCRsAC/img_4106.jpg (http://s845.photobucket.com/user/CCRsAC/media/img_4106.jpg.html)

http://i845.photobucket.com/albums/ab15/CCRsAC/img_4104.jpg (http://s845.photobucket.com/user/CCRsAC/media/img_4104.jpg.html)

http://i845.photobucket.com/albums/ab15/CCRsAC/img_4109.jpg (http://s845.photobucket.com/user/CCRsAC/media/img_4109.jpg.html)

http://i845.photobucket.com/albums/ab15/CCRsAC/img_4110.jpg (http://s845.photobucket.com/user/CCRsAC/media/img_4110.jpg.html)