Marty wrote:

Richard wrote:

Bruce In Bangkok wrote:




No, I said to google on rivets and the part number. That will lead you
to a several sites that explain the rivet size coding's. But you are
right, anyone who's life is banging rivets in the side of an airplane
will be likely to understand rivet sizing (Size is in 32nds of an
inch).

But you don't need to use cherry rivets you can also use aluminum "pop
rivets". You may need to space them a little closer but they will hold
unless your track is tremendously over stressed.

The SS machine screws suggested will also work. Just coat them with
any of the various sealants - 3M 5200, Sekaflex, maybe even house
silicon sealant. They may be a little stiff to remove but I've been
doing it for years with no corrosion and no problems in removal.

Cheers,

Bruce
(bruceinbangkokatgmaildotcom)


I kinds have an issue with screws in the mast.
Unless the wall thickness is at least 2x the diameter, there just isn't
a lot of thread in the mast.



I don't think you need that much, 3 full threads should be sufficient.
Even at that you are probably correct, the wall is not thick enough for
even that.

I have a compound rivet tool that will let me install 1/4" shank rivets
with hand pressure alone.

Cheers
Martin

Find a link for it, Martin, because I want one too!

On Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:50:26 -0800 (PST), joost
wrote:

I am investigating the best way to fasten a 4 metre long alu t-track
for my whisker/spi pole to the alu mast.
....
And, how would I go with off-the-shelf T-track which is made for
countersunk heads?

Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Joost.

You might think about riv-nuts. Bigger hole in the mast, but much
more thread, when the riv-nut is pulled in place.

Brian W

Richard wrote:


I have a compound rivet tool that will let me install 1/4" shank
rivets with hand pressure alone.

Cheers
Martin

Find a link for it, Martin, because I want one too!

Richard, I got mine from a company called Princess Auto,

www.princessauto.ca

If you go to their site you can download a PDF of their catalogue, or a
portion thereof, you want the hand tools section, Page 288 item "D",
"21" long handled riveter @$54.99", thats Canadian, so your price should
be less. I don't know if they ship international, but I've getting stuff
in the mail from them for more than 20 years.

Cheers
Martin

Marty wrote:

Richard wrote:


I have a compound rivet tool that will let me install 1/4" shank
rivets with hand pressure alone.

Cheers
Martin


Find a link for it, Martin, because I want one too!


Richard, I got mine from a company called Princess Auto,

www.princessauto.ca

If you go to their site you can download a PDF of their catalogue, or a
portion thereof, you want the hand tools section, Page 288 item "D",
"21" long handled riveter @$54.99", thats Canadian, so your price should
be less. I don't know if they ship international, but I've getting stuff
in the mail from them for more than 20 years.

Cheers
Martin



Now that was sudden service!
I've downloaded the catalog.
Will dig into it tonight offline.

That's the one tool I have that had to have an air compressor.
A manual tool is for sure the solution on the boat.

Thanks, Martin!


Richard

Marty wrote:

Richard wrote:


I have a compound rivet tool that will let me install 1/4" shank
rivets with hand pressure alone.

Cheers
Martin


Find a link for it, Martin, because I want one too!


Richard, I got mine from a company called Princess Auto,

www.princessauto.ca

If you go to their site you can download a PDF of their catalogue, or a
portion thereof, you want the hand tools section, Page 288 item "D",
"21" long handled riveter @$54.99", thats Canadian, so your price should
be less. I don't know if they ship international, but I've getting stuff
in the mail from them for more than 20 years.

Cheers
Martin



Thanks Martin,
That was quick!

Richard

Richard wrote:
Marty wrote:

Richard wrote:


I have a compound rivet tool that will let me install 1/4" shank
rivets with hand pressure alone.

Cheers
Martin


Find a link for it, Martin, because I want one too!


Richard, I got mine from a company called Princess Auto,

www.princessauto.ca

If you go to their site you can download a PDF of their catalogue, or
a portion thereof, you want the hand tools section, Page 288 item
"D", "21" long handled riveter @$54.99", thats Canadian, so your price
should be less. I don't know if they ship international, but I've
getting stuff in the mail from them for more than 20 years.

Cheers
Martin



Now that was sudden service!
I've downloaded the catalog.
Will dig into it tonight offline.

That's the one tool I have that had to have an air compressor.
A manual tool is for sure the solution on the boat.

Thanks, Martin!

No problem Richard, I have a pneumatic riveter too, but as you say,
dragging a compressor around is not really feasible sometimes.

Cheers
Martin

Richard wrote:
I've downloaded the catalog.
Will dig into it tonight offline.


BTW, now you're in trouble, check out their "Surplus" section,,, more
stuff that you never knew you needed.

Their local store is a dangerous place for me, I go in for a five dollar
item and come out a hundred bucks lighter... my wife is going to have
them ban me...

Cheers
Martin

Marty wrote:

Richard wrote:

I've downloaded the catalog.
Will dig into it tonight offline.



BTW, now you're in trouble, check out their "Surplus" section,,, more
stuff that you never knew you needed.

Their local store is a dangerous place for me, I go in for a five dollar
item and come out a hundred bucks lighter... my wife is going to have
them ban me...

Cheers
Martin


Looks empty right now.

"Wayne.B" wrote in message
...
On Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:54:43 -0800, "Capt. JG"
wrote:

Basically, they're substituting Teflon for silicone, because they claim
that
silicone will evaporate?

Should have made this clear I guess, I'm talking about silicone
bedding compound/sealant, not spray silicone.

http://www.wholesalemarine.com/p/BOA-1140/

Or similar.


I believe you. I was quoting their website, and it didn't make sense.

--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

Richard wrote:
Marty wrote:

Richard wrote:

I've downloaded the catalog.
Will dig into it tonight offline.



BTW, now you're in trouble, check out their "Surplus" section,,, more
stuff that you never knew you needed.

Their local store is a dangerous place for me, I go in for a five
dollar item and come out a hundred bucks lighter... my wife is going
to have them ban me...

Cheers
Martin


Looks empty right now.


Richard, I just checked and they don't ship international,,, if you
want, you can have them shipped to me and I'll repackage it and mail it
to you,,, might take a few weeks with USPS but shouldn't cost too much.

Cheers
Martin