Rivnuts for floor boards

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Rivnuts for floor boards

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This is a topic of debate... some people love rivnuts, some people despise them. I have used them in the past and have had good results.

When installing I coat them with Loctite 680 high strength retaining compound.
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Holes drilled to 17/64" and deburred both sides
Holes drilled to 17/64" and deburred both sides
You can just make out a bit of the retaining compound coming out from under the edges
You can just make out a bit of the retaining compound coming out from under the edges
Good complete crimp
Good complete crimp
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