paul44
New member
- Apr 23, 2001
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requesting any advice on riveting a "spinlock rope clutch" to a mast section with a wall thickness of 3mm (1/8).
the max load on the clutch mechanism is around 2300lbs.
I'm thinking of bolting the mechanism to an alloy plate (contoured and raised for the mast section) and then riveting the plate to the mast.
my total experience with riveting has been with cherry and cherrymax on light gage alloy and stainless on airframes in accordance with the structural repairs manual.
I no longer have access to the "tongs" we used and need advice on what type and size of "pop" type rivet might be suitable using only the "handyman" type pop rivet gun.
in terms of mast integrity, is it better to use larger and less rivets (bigger holes) or vice versa.
I know to stagger the holes, not in the same plane. but the old saying applies...a little knowledge is a dangerous thing
) thanks for any advice...Paul
the max load on the clutch mechanism is around 2300lbs.
I'm thinking of bolting the mechanism to an alloy plate (contoured and raised for the mast section) and then riveting the plate to the mast.
my total experience with riveting has been with cherry and cherrymax on light gage alloy and stainless on airframes in accordance with the structural repairs manual.
I no longer have access to the "tongs" we used and need advice on what type and size of "pop" type rivet might be suitable using only the "handyman" type pop rivet gun.
in terms of mast integrity, is it better to use larger and less rivets (bigger holes) or vice versa.
I know to stagger the holes, not in the same plane. but the old saying applies...a little knowledge is a dangerous thing
) thanks for any advice...Paul