Oh damn, is that how speed nuts work? I had a hardware guy suggest them to me when I was looking for a bracket, but I looked at them and couldn’t figure out how they were supposed to help. I thought they were just weird nuts that maybe were designed to lock into square slots. 
good tips, this will help me mount my shell on my motherboard soon.
Here’s a nice informative video.
It’s a good idea to show the process than to write it down.
Awesome. Thanks Kind. You have been most helpful with helping me “authentisize” my pack. 
CPU - could you specify which part number clip you use? And is it from http://www.fastener-world.com.tw like the image url suggests?
The ones I recommend are called U-Nuts
If you scroll down, you’ll see a link to U Clips which work as well.
These types of nuts are mainly used in securing automotive body panels when assembling cars.
You can find them at any hardware store or auto parts store like autozone or discount auto parts.
Just make sure to look for the smaller sizes since most auto applications use size 6 or 8 bolts.
Here’s another list with prices.
http://www.autobodysupplies.com/BodyBoltsNuts&ClipsPage1.htm
Thanks a lot! I’ll look for some this weekend!
Thanks for this tutorial Vinny! I will be doing this daunting task tomorrow probably after ive sanded down my pack and all my resin parts.
what side should i rivet from? does it matter?
using mmm board and rivets
rivet from the outside, so the ■■■■■■ faces outward.
vant rivet if i cant get the holes drilled, i am having the damndest time getting just one drilled. any suggestions? I’ve clamped the bracket in place as well as used loctite a week in advance to get the brackets into position… is it possible the loctite is acting a lubricant, preventing my drill from going any further?
OKAY! managed to send the bit flying from the drill as i was attempting to finish a hole. Got sparks and the whole shebang.
I am at a loss, not sure how mangled i can let the back (exterior) of one bracket “area” become before i have to replace it.
sounds like your bit has had it.
get a new one and try again. a good tip to drilling metal, keep your drill on the highest torque setting and keep it at full speed. apply pressure so the drill starts cutting, then let off slightly, apply pressure, let off.
repeat that pattern until you have your clean hole drilled.
I sent you an email with some suggestions, a sharp bit should cut aluminum like a hot knife thru butter. Center punching is the key to successful drilling.
This thing WAS new, right off the shelf.
im sure it was, but you can ruin a new bit very quickly if youre not using it properly.
if you’re using a cordless drill, it’s gotta have a full or near full charge in order to put out the proper amount of torque.
wont using a larger bit allow the rivets to slide around?
No not if they are properly installed, the slightly larger hole will allow you some leeway should your holes be off slightly…room to adjust 
And don’t go fast when drilling metals. Slow drilling keeps your bits from losing temper from high temps.
Use some WD-40 also.
seriously? and when should that be applied?