Best Bang For The Buck Fasteners

[Boston]

that and it turns out the ingot stuff is cheep
or at least its no more than the cost of the component material
I am a bit concerned about this substitution of manganese for tin though

Originally Posted by Boston

that and it turns out the ingot stuff is cheep
or at least its no more than the cost of the component material
I am a bit concerned about this substitution of manganese for tin though

I am not a metallurgist, but in general manganese makes the alloy harder. But when there is zero tin in it, it is not a bronce imho.

[Jeff Spira]

Originally Posted by ancient kayaker

Personally I don't trust screwing even at a party. Screws are fine for holding stuff in the place while the epoxy hardens and should then be removed and tossed IMHO. If I am using chine logs instead of glass tape I will reinforce the seams with screws to prevent crack propagation, but I make sure the screw heads are visible so I can keep an eye on 'em.

Amen!

[Boston]

rereading my old threads now that I'm getting ready to start

bolts I can machine myself, all I need is the rod which I can get here in town from the foundry. I'm going with a cold molded hull and if I can find it I'd like to use the plastic staples someone mentioned. Any hints would be appreciated. I like the idea that they are used in conjunction with an air gun, something I am way to familiar with and that they are relatively cheap. Seems like the perfect solution for a laminate temp fastener.

thanks guys
B

[ancient kayaker]

According to an earlier post by apex1 Raptor Nails supplies plastic staples and guns for them. I don't know anything about them or the supplier.

[hoytedow]

This link may give some insight. Thanks, apex1.
http://www.raptornails.com/optips.php

[Boston]

found it and bookmarked it just the other day
thanks guys
I'm so close I can taste it

waiting to hear back on a couple of questions but I'm pretty much ready to go buy the ply for the molds and start slicing and dicing

I gotta get one of those guns in

[Landlubber]

Hey Boston, don't let Frosty know that you are getting another "gun"...

Nice to hear about your little lady mate, we all wish you both well.