[Shop-talk] What is it called

Steve Dillen sdillen at telus.net
Mon Jan 4 08:53:16 MST 2010


Are you talking about "Nutserts"? 

http://www.avdel-global.com/en/products/threaded-inserts/thin-sheet-nutsert.html

They have these at Princess Auto here in BC.  I'm sure any Harbor
Freight/well stocked hardware/auto parts store would have them available.

Steve Dillen
Maple Ridge, BC

nogera2 at att.net wrote:
> There is a little device I've seem used in sheet metal work that holds a
> panel in place via the screw holes. It is used as a temporary fastener while
> doing the fitting.  You place it in the screw hole and it acts like a
> reusable pop rivet.
>
> Can anyone tell me the name of the device and where they might be available?


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