Be very careful about the grip range. The RivNuts come in different sizes (guess how I know). Measure the thickness of the boom wall and get the right RivNuts.
When I needed them, I had to switch between imperial and metric to find the right size. Good luck Marek Sent from my Android-based can on a string -------- Original message -------- From: Matt Wolford via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Date: 2022-10-31 12:53 (GMT-05:00) To: 'Stus-List' <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: wolf...@erie.net Subject: Stus-List Re: Vang repair Getting ready to pull the trigger on the RivNut idea. The stainless RivNuts I found have a grip range of 0.027"-0.125". I was able to measure the thickness of the aluminum I'm going through: 1/8" (maybe a micron or two heavy), which is the top of the range. For those familiar with these things, should I look for RivNuts with a slightly longer grip range, or is a .125 top end of the range meant for 1/8" applications? Please advise (if you know). Thanks. -----Original Message----- From: Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Monday, October 31, 2022 12:08 PM To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Marek Dziedzic <dziedzi...@hotmail.com> Subject: Stus-List Re: Vang repair >From what I know, the RivNuts are better for shear load (rather than for pull). Also, be careful how long the bolts you use. You don't want the bolts sticking inside the boom (if you have any lines going there). Just a few cents Marek 1994 #122 "Legato" Ottawa, ON
