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Topic: S. S. Screws and Pop-Rivets
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Celtic Kiss
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posted October 05, 2002 04:18 PM
Hey Guys;I need some advice. It looks as Celtic Kiss and I will soon be re-united. Over the past little while I have mulled over some design ideas which I will now be able to implement. Some of this requires attaching blocks and cleats to the boom. Since I don't have a pop-rivet gun, I am wondering if stainless Steel metal screws will suffice. What are your thoughts on this? Sometimes I think that pop-rivets are just a slick marketing idea. Robert
Celtic Kiss #2120
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cgj
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posted October 05, 2002 08:53 PM
 
Robert,
stainless steel and aluminum don't mix.
you will basically be creating a battery when you place the two in contact with each other.
this when in contact will let galvanic corrosion to begin, your aluminum becomes a sacrificial anode.
ask any landrover owner and they will agree.
much better to invest in a cheap pop rivet gun and use all aluminum rivets.
my experiance with this situation on boats is limited so if anyone on this list can elaborate please do.
if you sail in salt water the problem gets worse I'm sure.
Good luck,
Chris
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Eric
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posted October 05, 2002 11:28 PM
Hi Robert. If you go the pop rivet route, be sure to get the type of tool with the swivel head. I have one and it works great for tight spaces, and has various interchangeble tips for different size rivets.
Cheers, Eric
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Celtic Kiss
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posted October 06, 2002 01:52 AM
Thanks to Chris and Eric for your insights. I am going with the aluminum pop-rivets. Eric, where can I get a good pop-rivet gun? Is it at most hardware stores? I posted this same question on another sailing forum and I received an e-mail from a chap who works at South Indiana Boatworks Inc. He told me he has some extra 3/16 rivets and will mail them to me (free). How can I pass up on offer like that?  Discussion forums such as these are a great tool for all sailors. Thanks again to Tom and Cody for giving us this one.
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Eric
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posted October 06, 2002 08:23 PM
Here's a link http://www.arrowfastener.com/FMPro?-db=web.fp5&-format=product.html&-lay=Entry&-Op=Equals&item=RHT300&-find=
I bought one at Princess Auto, but Canadian Tire sells a Mastercraft look-a-like.
Interestingly, they don't reccomend using stainless steel rivets!
(You sure got alot of feedback on the TSBB!!)
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Celtic Kiss
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posted October 07, 2002 01:02 AM
Good Job Eric: Thanks a lot. I'll be heading to Princess Auto before I board the plane. No PST in Alberta. Yes TSSB has been great. Forums such as these are a great help and a valuable learning tool.
Robert
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whited
unregistered
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posted October 07, 2002 12:21 PM
Better pack your 'storm jib' if coming down this way. Its been windy lately & seems to rain every other day.
We did have a nice sail on the Mirage 33 yesterday.
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Celtic Kiss
unregistered
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posted October 07, 2002 07:29 PM
Don; Can you do a sun dance for me???  Robert
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Celtic Kiss
unregistered
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posted October 16, 2002 02:12 AM
I went to Canadian Tire and got a pop-rivet gun ($15.00) and I'll get some 3/16" x 1/2" ALUMINUM pop-rivets tomorrow. I'm using 1/2" long rivets so they grab that much more on the boom and mast.
The CL dealer in Calgary also recommended I use a product called "Quicklock" (Also found at Cdn. Tire) to attach some cleats to the centreboard trunk. I plan to run some halyards aft and don't want to drill holes into the fibreglass. Don, check your e-mail. Robert
Celtic Kiss #2120
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