On Sun, 1 Feb 2004 14:07:40 -0800, "Rich S."
wrote:



He did say "sheet metal screws". You would use machine screws in a
tapped hole of course. The problem is that the tubes he refers to are
pretty thin walled and would not accept much of a real thread. Might
it easier to run PK screws in though.


Bob...........

The tube frame for the Emeraude canopy uses rivnuts (metric thread of course
)) which work well. Harbor Freight has a nut rivet kit for $13.00 which
might work for occasional use.

Rich S.
O-ring



Rich,

The area where he is placing the screws is in structural fuselage
tubing. I feel that the hole size required for rivnuts might
compromise the integrity of the tubing. He is adding a new set of
holes as it is. Best to get some number sized drill bits ( 1/64" one
way or the other may not work ) and practice on some scrap tubing to
find the one that works.

O-ring