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*You need a nutsert tool to place the nuts into the bottom skin, e.g. [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LV22WL7 this tool (similar to a manual pop rivet puller)] or [https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecID=9698 this tool (twist type)] with this adapter [https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/pnpages/04-01427.php 8-32].<br>If you have a hydraulic knockout punch tool [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RT8RKQL e.g. this one from Amazon], you can make an adapter for pulling rivnuts by taking a 2 inch piece of a 3/4 steel rod, cutting a 3/4-16 male thread onto one end and an 8-32 female thread onto the other. Use several strong fender washers and two small washers to support the nutsert towards the punch tool or make a washer from 0.3 inch steel. Use a stainless steel 8-32 set screw as bolt.<br>[[File:2022-09-04 16-18-41.jpg|500x500px]]<br>[[File:2022-09-04 16-16-03.jpg|400x400px]]<br>[[File:2022-09-04 18-07-51.jpg|400x400px]]<br>[[File:2022-09-04 18-09-23.jpg|400x400px]]

* The holes in the scoop need to be countersunk for Tinnerman washers. A great tool is [https://www.permagrit.com/large-countersink-100-degree-no-nipple/ Countersink 100º, No Nipple, 11.5mm dia., LC5 from Permagrit] (they ship directly from England).