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• And now a technical question
  • I'd say risky..balsa does give them much to bit into too soft
  • Jeez Les, that doesn't sound like a good idea
  • Too bad about the new headliner.
    • OK, I guess I knew that would be
  • Thinking about it..
  • Less, Have you ever used "Barrel Bolts"?
  • What I do in this situation is make tapped inserts....
    • Very nice!
    • That's a good way to do it but aren't you
      • Yes, both methods do...
        • Wow, I didn't know the bond would be that strong. Every
          • You can reuse the insert threads a number of times, but not as durable as stainless.
    • Strength of insert not an issue.
      • The area is similar to a backing washer....
    • What a fabulous solution. SOLD!
      • Happy to help . I have probably 100 of these on my boat now.
      • Me too!
        • a quick point with epoxy. .If the fastener is just slightly misaligned, you can heat
  • "real heavy guests"...how heavy, Les?
    • I'm sorry to have to say that
      • I would think that's dangerous.
        • It's certainly a safety factor