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allanorton 
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 Topic: bolts or rivets?Posted: 27 Jun 08 at 1:50pm |
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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English Dave
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Posted: 27 Jun 08 at 3:53pm |
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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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tmoore
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Posted: 27 Jun 08 at 5:47pm |
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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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