05-02-2013 04:52

Mk.32

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Rivets are your friends.
Some 3/16 rivets would save some weight, and in our testing be more then enough to hold it all.

05-02-2013 05:49

AllenGregoryIV

Re: pic: 2495 Teaser

Using the kit rails, you'll need to get 1/4" rivets. The rest of the them could be 3/16" if you drill them for it.

05-02-2013 08:46

Re: pic: 2495 Teaser

This looks Rastogi-ish.

05-02-2013 08:48

Nathan Streeter

Re: pic: 2495 Teaser

Definitely! In fact, I would consider using those gusset/bracket/plates instead of the standard blocks for the AM frame almost solely so you could use 1/4" rivets!

Switching to rivets would probably save 2-4 pounds from that frame... in my rough estimation, at least! :-)

05-02-2013 09:07

Akash Rastogi

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This was all Brandon & kids.

05-02-2013 11:28

Brandon_L

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At the rate were going we actually need to add weight to the bottom of the frame. Plus, we had the bolts already so its cheaper for us as well (tight budgets are fun!). We managed to get this amazing machining sponsor that not only cuts for free but supplies materials, and does so for about 3 or 4 teams in our area. Without them I don't know what we'd be doing this year.