How To: Nut Insert Installation

Nut inserts or rivet nuts are often used in thinner gauge materials where strong, load-bearing threads are needed to fasten pieces together or where there’s no access to the back side for a traditional hex nut.
Here, we show you how to make a DIY tool using a nut, bolt, and two washers found at any hardware store so that you can install these handy little fasteners without the need for an expensive tool.