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So back when I was dumpster diving in Germany I found a small pile of these things. There are several sizes and all say
Insert, THD then give a size.
What exactly are these for? How are they supposed to be installed? Anyone?

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Those are rivet nuts. You need a special tool to install them, and when you do, you get a threaded insert in sheet metal.
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Also seen a lighter version used in furniture making.
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Thanks guys. I'll start googling what the tool looks like.


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Yeah, another name for them is"nut-serts", it might be a brand name though, like all tongue-n-groove adjustable pliers are called channel locks. The tool looks a lot like a pop rivet tool, but with threads that match the nutsert (interchangeable for different sizes).
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Are these the items that they use for the bolt for to hold down the roof racks on the Cherokees and wagoneers?
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Yep! Nut-Serts. Available through several suppliers. Essentially a compression-fit threaded insert. Very handy when fabricating racecars and wheeling buggies. Not to be confused with Well-Plugs, which were made of rubber.
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Dang, too late for a self sealing stem bolt joke :/
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BCRAWLER wrote:Are these the items that they use for the bolt for to hold down the roof racks on the Cherokees and wagoneers?
No these are not the same
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