Class rules also allow for a wear strip to be applied between the mast and the tube. It's a simple and inexpensive solution. I haven't done this yet, but it's high on my list. Check here: http://www.apsltd.com/c-2228-laser-mast-wear-strips.aspx.
.. If I was to rivet this, I'd be looking for a specialist fasteners shop and buying countersunk rivets, rather than the traditional domed top.
Are there countersunk rivets or is there a specialty gun?
My base plug came from Laser w/rivets and none of them are/were countersunk. The hole is countersunk and I used a standard rivet gun to install them and as shown above, they certainly protrude.
So, either Laser supplied the wrong rivets or there is a special gun?
yeah, i have one ordered, hope to get on and try this weekend, will let you know how it works
and have we came to a consensus that there is no need to rivet in? What is the issue with radials?
Are there countersunk rivets or is there a specialty gun?
My base plug came from Laser w/rivets and none of them are/were countersunk. The hole is countersunk and I used a standard rivet gun to install them and as shown above, they certainly protrude.