Thread: pic: Omnitrack Summer Project?
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Re: pic: Omnitrack Summer Project?
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Originally Posted by Dzdconfusd
Why not band saw 2 different C-channels and rivet them together? That would basically do the same thing if you can get something close enough.

Also I would suggest solid aluminum rivets if you have the capability.

Edit: Missed that Sanddrag asked the same question.
Riveting the two C-channels together will be a weak link (no oun intended) in the design. Rivets are not meant to hold much axial force - for that you need screws. Even steel rivets will come loose as the tracks will see lots of forces in the axial direction of the rivets.
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