[simpits-tech] Construction dilemma...

[Roy Coates]

On Thu, 27 Nov 2008, Gene Buckle wrote:

> Thanks.  I think for the left side I'll use your process.  If that turns
> out ok I may lay in rivets after the glue dries.  I'd drill the hole the
> correct size for the rivet so I could just dab a bit of white glue on it
> and press it in with my thumb.  That way the pins & glue could do all the
> heavy lifting and the rivets could just sit there and look cool. :)


Stick your rivets in the freezer. Drill holes to give a tight(ish) fit.

Once the rivets return to ambient temp - they ain't going anywhere.



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Roy Coates.
Dept of Engineering.
Liverpool University.
E-Mail: r.coates at liv.ac.uk
Tel: 0151 794 4862
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