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Re: Riveting the KOP Frame

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Originally Posted by zbanks View Post
You say you're doing this to cut back on weight.

I'd first make check to see how much weight you'll actually save. You don't want to do all of that to save 0.1lbs.
The weight difference between two rivets and one bolt and a nut is noticeable and multiply that times 32 equals is significant. It is just the structural integrity that is my concern.
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