sadkins372
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Hello all,
I am adding clam cleats to the lower booms on our two Sunfish. I know screws or rivets can be used and I am leaning towards using rivets. The Clam Cleat manufacturer shows 3/16" rivets as one of the fastener options. Then states the rivets to use are type PT247RIV Long Mandrel 3/16" Rivets. "A standard mandrel can be too short to be gripped when a rivet gun nozzle is extended. The extra long mandrel on the PT247RIV solves this problem."
They are in the UK and I am not sure where to purchase this rivet or one similar in the US. I appreciate any help. The links and a couple of photos from their site are below.
Also any recommendations on rivet guns is appreciated as well. I have never used a rivet gun and need to purchase one.
I am adding clam cleats to the lower booms on our two Sunfish. I know screws or rivets can be used and I am leaning towards using rivets. The Clam Cleat manufacturer shows 3/16" rivets as one of the fastener options. Then states the rivets to use are type PT247RIV Long Mandrel 3/16" Rivets. "A standard mandrel can be too short to be gripped when a rivet gun nozzle is extended. The extra long mandrel on the PT247RIV solves this problem."
They are in the UK and I am not sure where to purchase this rivet or one similar in the US. I appreciate any help. The links and a couple of photos from their site are below.
Also any recommendations on rivet guns is appreciated as well. I have never used a rivet gun and need to purchase one.
CL211MK1 Aluminium Cleat For 3 - 6mm (1/8-1/4") |Clamcleat®
Learn about the CL211 Mk1 aluminium Fairlead cleat - a versatile cleat which guides the rope into the teeth, perfect for Marine & Industrial applications.
www.clamcleat.com
PT247RIV Long Mandrel 3/16" (4.8mm) "POP" Rivet |Clamcleat®
Discover the PT247RIV Long Mandrel 3/16" (4.8mm) "POP" Rivet from Clamcleat® - Use for riveting Mk2 cleats and CL272 or when a longer Mandrel is required.
www.clamcleat.com