Thread: Construction with gussets and bolts
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Re: Construction with gussets and bolts
I'd second the idea of using rivets. Rivets have a huge weight advantage over bolts and don't vibrate loose. Most teams use 1/16" wall tubing for most things only going to 1/8" where needed. We use 3/16" rivets which come in a million different styles with different sheer strengths. McMaster Carr has most everything.

We use the wide range rivets so we don't have to stock a bunch of different lengths. The high strength rivets with steel shanks have higher strength for demanding applications but they are a pain to drill out.
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