Originally Posted by
Homebrew01
You don't need a rivnut tool. If using M5, you can use a QR skewer or long m5 screw, washer & nut to make your own tool. If using a different thread, use a long screw of that thread.
Thanks! My mechanical lack of aptitude doesn't let me visualize this but I'm sure it would all become clear if I saw it.
Don't know if pop rivets would be durable enough -- perhaps not. My experience with bands is that they were not adequate and soon broke. Mine were plastic, made for bicycles. Perhaps you mean standard stainless pipe bands which are beyond not clean looking and approach truly ugly!