Quote Originally Posted by PNWTim View Post
Letting the magic smoke out is never a good thing. I would be interested in which rivet puller you used/are using. I also have a manual rivnut puller which I am planning but may get a larger one. I love my rivnuts! I tried to update my profile today with location, Avatar and signature but apparently I need 20 posts prior to that happening. I am in Damascus, just on the east side of Portland on the way to the mountain. I get up to Spokane every now and then so maybe can connect one of these days. I have read your roadster build thread which is great and looking forward to following along with your coupe thread as well.
I have the Marson HP-2 manual rivet puller (price is up $10 since I bought it two years ago!): https://www.summitracing.com/parts/afs-39000. I don't have experience with other pullers, but this one works great for me.

I love me some rivnuts as well. Was introduced to them here on the forum. I have the Astro 13" rivnut puller, and bought it as a kit: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/APT-1450. Not so great in tight places, so I switch over a wrench-driven tool, like this one from McMaster: https://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/130/3781/96349A407.

Happy to connect with you when you're up in Spokane next time. I moved to Deer Park last year, which is about 20 minutes north of Spokane. Don't hesitate to reach out. We don't get too many F5 builders in my neck of the woods, so would be great to meet you.