nutserts

[s.e.charles]

Astro 1442 installer.

did not come w/ 8-32 mandrel, so i ordered one.

there seems not to be an 8-32 nose piece.

what to do?

thanks

 

[Buddha.]

This?

 

[javajoe79]

Astro 1442 installer.

did not come w/ 8-32 mandrel, so i ordered one.

there seems not to be an 8-32 nose piece.

what to do?

thanks

use a #10 nose and a #8 washer to back up the insert. You could try it without the washer but the insert might distort

 

[ITTOG]

When you install nutserts always use a triangle or square shaped file to file a corner or two into the hole you drilled. That way when your nutsert crushes down into it they key together & won't spin when you want to remove the fastener later.

I haven't used a lot of nutserts but have never had any issues. Sounds like a good hack though.

 

[s.e.charles]

well . . . . . i went to the Astro website and found another 8x 32 mandrel & nosepiece for a different tool. i went to the amazon link thinking it might work. the question/ answer section had a link to the parts for my tool. WHEW!

if anyone needs same, here's the link: Amazon.com: Astro Pneumatic Tool 1442-8/32A Mandrel and Nose Piece : Automotive

 

[rnArmy]

When you install nutserts always use a triangle or square shaped file to file a corner or two into the hole you drilled. That way when your nutsert crushes down into it they key together & won't spin when you want to remove the fastener later.

Brilliant idea. I'll do that next time. Usually I put a dab of JB-Weld on the backside, but I like your idea.

 

[cjjohn]

Brilliant idea. I'll do that next time. Usually I put a dab of JB-Weld on the backside, but I like your idea.

I use JB weld as well, but I think I'll do both moving forward. The JB weld for rust protection maybe?

 

[s.e.charles]

i put some into my contractor cap exterior. i used 3M 5200 in the hole, around the nutsert, and under a fender washer on top. along with the aforementioned notch filed in the hole perimeter.

any question why my production level is on par with glacial progress?