I've not had any problems with Rivnuts, I use a setting tool from Teng Tools, but I only tend to use them in low-stress applications.

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It works very well with aluminium rivets (which are all I use) but I suspect a beefier setup might be needed if one wanted to use steel rivets in higher-load installations


Tim H.
1986 4/4 VVTi Sport, 2002 LR Defender, 2022 Mini Cooper SE