[simpits-tech] Construction dilemma...

[Gene Buckle]

On Thu, 27 Nov 2008, Roy Coates wrote:

> 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.
>

Now there's an idea.  The problem would be doing it next to the freezer as 
it takes a while to place 275+ rivets. :)

g.

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