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Re: Best Practices for Not Crushing Thin-Wall Tubing
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Originally Posted by MrRoboSteve
Depending on the application, rivet nuts or rivets are an option too. There are many situations where you don't need to go all the way through the tubing. |
We've been experimenting with these in the preseason, and our impressions have been generally good. I've heard some complaints about them coming loose and spinning in their holes, though - we might try dabbing the outside of them with some red loctite before installation to prevent this.
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