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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 01:56 PM
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Anybody know where I can find Rivnuts or Nutserts from a local (retail) supplier? They're all over eBay, but I'm trying to find a supplier in the Chicago area. I tried NAPA and Home Depot, but no luck. Any suggestions?

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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 02:04 PM
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Here's how the Rivnut or Nutsert looks once it's installed.

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http://www.thomasnet.com/illinois/st...6790208-1.html
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 02:40 PM
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Try a REAL machine shop, with gray haired folks behind the counter, or sometimes teh Snap On guy will have a starter set...
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You might try a Fastenal. I am sure there is at least one in the Chicago area.
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Yeah that was who I was trying to remember Fastenal
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Thanks to all for the feedback.
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 09:42 PM
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if the local sources don't have them then try http://www.mcmaster.com/, they have them - do a search for "Nut Certs" and/or "Rivet Nuts".
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Problem solved. I found the parts at a Grainger branch located only 6 miles from home.
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