
08-31-2002, 03:32 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: New Britain, CT,
Posts: 1,416
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Tapping a rail that's less than 1/8" thick ain't very strong...
You can install a nutsert without fancy tools.
Drill the hole very accurately.
Insert the rivnut.
Assemble the bolt, nut and washer as shown.
While holding the head of the bolt, tighten the nut to set the insert. A little lube on the bolt threads help.

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