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Old 12-07-2014, 09:25 PM   #8
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Default Re: D-nut / Clinch nut

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Originally Posted by wrndln View Post
If I remember correctly, the post ericr is referring to, used a decent sized C clamp and a larger ball bearing to "set" the top part of the D nut. The C clamp would provide pressure to the ball bearing to force the top part outward. Once the top part is force outward, a ball peen hammer could be used to finish the installation. I bought several ball bearing on eBay to try the technique, but like many things, I have not needed to tried it yet. I think that maybe the ball bearing might need to have a flat spot made on the top to keep the C clamp from slipping - but maybe not.
Rusty Nelson
Thanks I might give this method a try.
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