tempered rivets and 10'20 screws
Posted by: melenas
on Nov-05-12 9:52 AM (EST)
nice insider details that will hopefully help me avoid some mistakes!
CEWilson wrote:
> When replacing pop rivets, be sure to acquire tempered rivets...
where can I get the tempered aluminum(?) pop rivets if not the hardware store?
> ...You'll want to use 10'20 SS rather than 1/4 in,
Unfamiliar with the 10'20 notation---what diameter and length is that? I did
get Ed's stainless seat hardware kit, but I take it that won't be sufficient?
> and worse, the machine screw heads and washers are a real issue, pulling
> divots from wooden rails when doing boat over boat rescues and from hands
> whenever paddling.
that does sound a little concerning. I take it they're more in the way than
other thwart screws?