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    Posted: 27 Jun 08 at 1:50pm
Originally posted by tmoore

well which is best to use, bolts or rivets and why?

For future reference-

As a general rule, bolts are to be used in tension, and rivets should be used in shear.

Rivets should be used where the forces are acting sideways (in a shearing action) to the rivet, NOT when the forces are trying to pull the rivet apart.
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One more thing Tom. To add complication there are 2 types of stainless steel: A2 & A4 - you want the A4 (also known as 316). Sorry, but your best source is a chandlery for all this
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ok, ill use the rope and keep an eye on it until i get to a chandlery for some bolts.

are you sure its A4??? a paper bolt doesnt sound that strong to me

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