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Old 10-29-2007, 12:06 PM
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Default Baffle Seal Hardware

I'm getting close to the point of installing the seal material for the baffles. On a previous project, I used rivets/ washers for seals, but this time around, I'd like to use #4 or #6 screws/ tinnerman washers instead of the pop rivets. Anyone gone this route?

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Old 10-29-2007, 12:20 PM
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You could go that way, although it seems like a lot of hardware. I ordered up some special solid rivets that are softer than the standard issue, and also some accompanying washers for backing, then hand squeezed them on. Works well and looks a lot better than the pop rivets. Dont recall the part number, but I got them from Genuine Aircraft Hardware

http://www.gen-aircraft-hardware.com/

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Old 10-31-2007, 02:11 PM
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I have used "aluminum binding post screws". They are very light.
They are available from:
http://www.realgaskets.com/files/miscellaneous.htm
and also from aircraft spruce
http://www.aircraftspruce.ca/catalog...lefastener.php

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