Gee, I got one of those about 15 years ago from one of those auto hardware
vendors. I thought it was great, especially for fender bolts.
In a message dated 5/3/00 12:52:24 AM !!!First Boot!!!,
gprtech@frontiernet.net writes:
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The part is a collapsible threaded sleeve, and the tool threads into it
and collapses it much like a pop rivet. These are available in both
aluminum and soft steel varieties. I've used them for many years, but
wouldn't recommend them for use on a car.
Jeff McNeal wrote:
>
> I recently received a J.C. Whitney catalog in the mail and was thumbing
> through it this morning, alternately chuckling and marveling at all the
junk
> they have in there. Something caught my eye though and I was wondering if
> any lister has experience with the tool that allows you to "pop" in a
> thread, as opposed to a rivet.
>
> Recently, I could have really used a way to install threads like this. I
> had no idea such a tool existed. I like the idea of being able to install
> screw threads in certain pieces for later removal, as opposed to having to
> drill out a pop rivet. Anyone tried this thing? Happy with it?
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Jeff in San Diego
> >>
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