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Re: Ribbit Rivet...
Rivets are quite godly indeed...
we use rivets wherever possible. Usually, we use the 3/16 variety for mid-high stress and then 1/8 for low stress applications. It saves quite a bit of weight compared to bolts.
We also got a very nice pneumatic riveter this year, which handles rivets VERY well, much better and faster than our old manual ones.
Personally, I find using rivets more convenient. Even if you need to remove them, it's usually not hard (just get a slightly undersize drill bit and pop it out). However, when the end of the rivet shaft dosent pop out right, then it's tricky to drill out without damaging the hole/piece.
Overall, though, I love rivets, and they're very likely why we're able to stay at weight. =D
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Jimmy Cao
Team 469 2006-2010 Student/Alumni
Team 830 2011-2012 Mentor
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