AKKTOLRivet Nut Tool, 16" Rivnut Tool Kit with 15 Metric and SAE Mandrels, 125-PCS Rivet Nut Assortment Kit, Rugged Carrying Case, Ideal for Sheet Metal & Automotive Work

This tool took time to figure out how to set it. Now that I know how it works, it works great. I have installed a lot of rivet nuts and they have all held very well.

This is my second Rivnut tool. I kept breaking the smaller mandrels with the first one. This 16" Rivnut tool from AKKTOL works well. It came with detailed instructions the other one did not have. It provides a chart that allows you to calculate the stroke length for the size of Rivnut and the thickness of the metal that you are inserting it into. I attached a PNG of the chart, to which I have done part of the calculation for one size of Rivnut. Using that value and watching the stroke gauge results in a tight compression of the Rivnut, without overstressing the mandrel. Since using this chart I have not broken any mandrel - even with the 6-32 size. The set comes nicely packaged and the set of mandrels is more complete than the other brands. One last tip - all mandrels are brittle as they are hardened - make sure you are square to the workpiece. Going off-axis is a sure way to break a mandrel as you squeeze the handles.

I usually don't write reviews unless they are excellent or crap. This tool is excellent. I have had many crappy riv nut tools over the years, I needed one for a job that was difficult to access and didn't want to have to fix f'd up riv nuts.Figure out the proper crush using the chart,Apply a little green locktite sleeve retainer around crush area and install.This tool with the crush gauge is great.BTW, I installed 30, 10-32 riv nuts on this job, 1 stroke set to 3 mm, no problems, and Mandrel still like new.And cheap enough I just billed the tool to the job.

This tool is just what I needed to use inside my metal building to hang shelves and provide anchor points to the hollow metal beams. Unlike a stud-build structure, I cannot nail directly to the wall and needed something to provide anchor points. The tool comes with a wide selection of mandrels and a starter box of rivets. I purchased extra rivets in S.A.E. sizes as I'm not much on metric (personal preference). Only downside, the instructions are less than ideal, they need to be written as if I never used a tool like this before (I hadn't). Also, bit sizes, for rivet holes, are given in metric sizes (1/4-20 is 9.1mm). Since it's sold in America, an S.A.E. chart would be helpful. Being somewhat mechanically inclined, I figured out the nuances and, with practice was able to persevere. Overall, well built and works as advertised once you learn how to set it up and make yourself a bit "cheat card".

Sturdy, high quality tool with good instructions

Great product and great price

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Well made and adjustable for different thickness so you don't over squeeze. Even comes with a chart for different nut rivets. Just used it to repair a plastic back plate, i drilled out a fender washer for a nut rivet , drilled a couple of small holes for melted plastic. Heated it with a torch and placed it on the backing plate. Now i have a permanent secured repair.

Muy útil para mí, y llegó rápido.