Channel nut tool
A method, system, and apparatus for installing channel nuts includes a shank, a handle formed on a first end of a shank, and an end piece with a threaded shaft configured to receive a channel nut formed on the second end of the shaft. The tool can be used to insert or remove a channel nut in a channel framing system and then removed from the channel nut.
1. A system comprising:
a channel nut comprising a threaded bore, at least two channel rails, and a flat top surface;
a rail assembly; and
a channel nut tool comprising:
a metal shank having a first end and a second end;
a molded plastic handle formed on said first end of said shank;
an end piece formed on said second end of said shank comprising a socket fitting and a ball lock release aperture;
a first socket comprising a threaded shaft connected to a socket body, and a ball lock; and
a second socket comprising a threaded bore configured in a socket body, and a ball lock.
2. The system of claim 1 wherein said threaded shaft comprises no more than 1 turn of thread.
3. The system of claim 1 wherein said shank comprises at least one extendable telescoping member.