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My favourite tool for a couple of years even if I don't use it that often. I feel so powerful holding it:

Sidchrome 1/2" 750mm long Breaker Bar

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Think I got it for $80-90 including delivery. Probably got a receipt somewhere. My new favourites are gonna be ratchet spanners/wrenches when I get my own set. Been using a mate's and it is fantastic. Now I can't live without em.

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For $30 at Supercheap can't go wrong. PS: the Teng one is on backorder, they have run out of stock. So sick of ruining 1/2 ratchet ends :)

What are Teng tools like? Always see them here and there for sale but never played with one. Are they decent? Somewhere in the vicinity of Kinchrome/Sidchrome quality?

Saw some crow foot spanners with their name on it a while back and thought I might ask here.

A simple little purpose built tool I made to Compress the piston in my R31 Rear Calipers.

(needs to be pushed in and turned, Clockwise for Passenger and Ant-Clockwise for Drivers side)

2 Sparkplug spanners and a bolt.

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fits in here.

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Works a Treat. :D

A simple little purpose built tool I made to Compress the piston in my R31 Rear Calipers.

(needs to be pushed in and turned, Clockwise for Passenger and Ant-Clockwise for Drivers side)

2 Sparkplug spanners and a bolt.

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fits in here.

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Works a Treat. :D

Love it, but what's the chances you'll loose it before having to change rear pads again! ;)

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Can anyone suggest a good rivnuet tool/tool set.

Keep in mind I'm a wanker and like to have trade quality tools ready for me to use only once a year...

Was looking at something like this http://www.memfast.co.uk/shop/Vprod1.asp?cat=2258004632 -thoughts?

Can anyone suggest a good rivnuet tool/tool set.

Keep in mind I'm a wanker and like to have trade quality tools ready for me to use only once a year...

Was looking at something like this http://www.memfast.co.uk/shop/Vprod1.asp?cat=2258004632 -thoughts?

This one looks like a damn good set; and it has both alloy & steel nutserts. I use these inserts on everything now I have them.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/214-PC-BLIND-RIVET-NUT-RIVNUT-NUTSERT-TOOL-KIT-M3-TO-M8-/120760789836?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c1de76b4c&_uhb=1

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everywhere man, they are the coolest of the cool tools. basically they insert a knurled nut into sheet metal so you can fix a bolt into it. mostly m6 ones for holding race car stuff in place, although I wouldn't trust them for anything serious.

I'm looking for one too...but would prefer the type shorter type with handles that turn rather than the style Dale posted which require a lot of clearance to use. One like this: http://www.wurth.co.uk/hand-tools/riveting/rivet-nut-tools/ratchet-rivetnut-gun-kit, or possibly the one rob posted, I've never seen/used that style

btw very interested in this option too...anyone used this style? I like the price, small size, and don't care it might be slow when it's not used that often.....

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Rivnut-Rivetnut-Nutsert-Fitting-tool-M4-M5-M6-Kit-car-rivet-nut-special-insert-/171218249071?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item27dd67256f

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everywhere man, they are the coolest of the cool tools. basically they insert a knurled nut into sheet metal so you can fix a bolt into it. mostly m6 ones for holding race car stuff in place, although I wouldn't trust them for anything serious.

I'm looking for one too...but would prefer the type shorter type with handles that turn rather than the style Dale posted which require a lot of clearance to use. One like this: http://www.wurth.co.uk/hand-tools/riveting/rivet-nut-tools/ratchet-rivetnut-gun-kit, or possibly the one rob posted, I've never seen/used that style

That Wurth kit looks good -their tools are generally quality too

btw very interested in this option too...anyone used this style? I like the price, small size, and don't care it might be slow when it's not used that often.....

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Rivnut-Rivetnut-Nutsert-Fitting-tool-M4-M5-M6-Kit-car-rivet-nut-special-insert-/171218249071?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item27dd67256f

I have one of these ones Duncan; as long as you lube the screw and ramps it works great, & will last fine for home use.

You can use it in very tight spots, which is why I ended up with it. :yes:

everywhere man, they are the coolest of the cool tools. basically they insert a knurled nut into sheet metal so you can fix a bolt into it. mostly m6 ones for holding race car stuff in place, although I wouldn't trust them for anything serious.

I'm looking for one too...but would prefer the type shorter type with handles that turn rather than the style Dale posted which require a lot of clearance to use. One like this: http://www.wurth.co.uk/hand-tools/riveting/rivet-nut-tools/ratchet-rivetnut-gun-kit, or possibly the one rob posted, I've never seen/used that style

Like when you want to dodgy up a not so closed off 'cold air' box with aluminium? Or maybe I should stop being lazy and do some welding.

But on a serious note, this looks very interesting! Like maybe fitting undertrays and the works on your track cars?

Nutserts are awesome.

I use them on fibreglass shelled Lotus' and Radicals often, but use the deeper inserts with a washer on the back face (before being pulled), this stops the nut pulling through the fibreglass with time.

The Wurth stuff is expensive, but they do work well and are reliable.

NK7

If you have a working undertray, nutserts will not do, they'll pull through easily. A decent undertray will create well over 100kg of downforce and require mounting to decent chassis/subframe supports to reduce flex.

These are great for mounting stuff to sheetmetal, like boot mounted surge tanks and firewall mounted hose supports.

Mark :)

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NK7

If you have a working undertray, nutserts will not do, they'll pull through easily. A decent undertray will create well over 100kg of downforce and require mounting to decent chassis/subframe supports to reduce flex.

These are great for mounting stuff to sheetmetal, like boot mounted surge tanks and firewall mounted hose supports.

Mark :)

Ahh I see... so after a while they can wiggle loose? But still sounds great. And not overly expensive and reuseable!

Ahh I see... so after a while they can wiggle loose? But still sounds great. And not overly expensive and reuseable!

Heya NK7,

They won't wiggle loose if done correctly, but they're not designed to take big loads. I guess the specs would tell you different, but when you've got 100kg+ trying to rip the splitter off at speed and ripple strips slamming into the front corners under cornering, I'd prefer to use something a little more substantial (nut/bolt to chassis rails).

They're a great tool to have around and your mechanical will love working on the car with less ninja self tappers through firewalls and floorpans! Those farkers will tear you open at every chance they get...

Mark :)

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