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Subject: Europa-List: rivnuts
From: Fergus Kyle <VE3LVO@rac.ca>
Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:57:54

Cheers, 
        When Tony K of NZ extolled the quality of Rivnuts as a way to cut
time in installations, I was intrigued and have managed to save time and
energy attaching various devices to their proper sites. I used both #8-32
and #10-32 models from AirSpruce and homemade applicators to install.
        Lately however, having lost the knack, I tired to assemble several
in the top of the instrument coaming and lost every one through failure and
breakup (they don't seem to compress but fracture). Since the application of
a rivnut involves committing to a larger hole than usual, failure creates
complications as well as frustration. I used .250 or the rivnut would not
enter.
        I looked up your Google rivnut and came across BOLLHOFF as the
maker, and a description of their "EZ - Thin Head Round Body" for 8-32
application. They recommend a hole size from .234 to .238 inches, but my
measurement of the acquired
        I am drowning in self-pity here.
Ferg
Classic mono 914 CSprop



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