>I have used a product called Rivnuts with good sucess. Essentially a =
>threaded fastener, in a aluminum sheath. They are installed in a blind =
>hole much the same way that a pop rivet works. The installation tool =
>isn't cheap ($30???), but they work real well. They come in various =
>standard thread sizes. I bought mine through a distributor:
>
>Crawford Products
>Phone 614-890-1822
>(Columbus Ohio)
>
>Don't recall the manufacturer name.
>
>Regards,
>
>Chris Delling
I've used Rivnuts, also, and found if it's larger than a #10 they are not an
easy device to use. The #12 and 1/4" require 2 people to properly compress
the fastener, one to hold the compression device and another to turn the jack
screw. Obviously a different fastener tool is needed for each size fastener.
Rivnuts are made by BF Goodrich Aerospace (the tire company). The address is:
BF Goodrich Company
2705 Marion Drive
Kendalville, IN 46755
(I don't have a phone #)
Another fastener manufacturer is:
Captive Fastener Corporation
115 Bauer Drive
Oakland, New Jersey 07436
(201)337-6800 fax(201)337-1012
Both these manufacturers can be found at any industrial supply house.
Mike Lambdin
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