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frank3phyl(at)comcast.net
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 5:16 am    Post subject: Window Installation Reply with quote
Howdy
I'm replacing the "glass" on my door windows (Series 7) and am considering fasteners other than pop rivets.
Has anyone used rivnuts and screws? Other suggestions?
Frank
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 5:30 am    Post subject: Window Installation Reply with quote
Rivnuts work fine if you have the square tubing like my S5. I used double sided sticky tape which holds fine (LP acrylic). The screws are about every 12 inches just for insurance. A touch of locktite will give better security to the screws. Mine would loosen over time until I locktited. Ensure it doesn't touch the acrylic or Lexan whichever you're using. Also, ensure you drill the holes at least 50% larger than the screw to make room for expansion/contraction.
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 5:56 am    Post subject: Window Installation Reply with quote
I drilled and tapped the frame for number 8 screws. Looks nice, plane hasn't flown yet.
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 6:31 am    Post subject: Window Installation Reply with quote
At 06:14 AM 10/15/2009, you wrote:
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Has anyone used rivnuts and screws?

I did. Just don't make the mistake I did and use Loctite on the
screws. Man, that was expensive. (If you get Loctite anywhere near
certain clear plastics, like whatever LP Aero uses, the plastic
shatters.) Use clear silicone instead. I used nice black pan head
socket head screws and they looked nice. It also makes maintenance
and installation easier.
Guy Buchanan
San Diego, CA
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 10:13 am    Post subject: Re: Window Installation Reply with quote
We finished up the doors and windows recently and decided to go with rivnuts. worked out extremely well. We used 8-32's. They work great on the round tube. The round tube helps from the stand point of once the rivnut conforms to the inside of the tube they Can't ever turn out. heres some pics...(sry, I think they keep posting in backwards order)

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