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In my experience trying to use these blind/expanding/pop rivets in DIY applications they never work out, especially not compared to a screw or bolt. The soft n
by causality0 4y ago
In my experience trying to use these blind/expanding/pop rivets in DIY applications they never work out, especially not compared to a screw or bolt. The soft nature of the metal means they deform and loosen far too easily.
- djaychela 4y agoThat's not been my experience of them. While they're not for every situation, and definitely not for safety critical fastenings, I've found them very useful for many things in rally cars, all of which were extensively used in gravel rallies (up to WRC level), and never had any issues with loosening. They need to be installed with a decent tool though. Mine only cost about £50, and was a revelation compared to other jury-rigged methods!
- pengaru 4y agoBack in my gearhead days I had great success using aluminum "rivnuts" on sheet metal aluminum fabrications like fan shrouds for the fan's fasteners to thread into.