Tinks1
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| posted on 7/7/09 at 12:18 PM |
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Another Windscreen question
What screws have you used to attach the windscreen to the pillars.
The windscreen frame looks very small in cross section to get a decent screw in, and there appears to be a lot of resistance from the rubber under the
screen. I am concerned that the this will not be a strong section. Any comments appreciated.
John
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 7/7/09 at 12:26 PM |
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I'd tap a thread into the alloy frame, say an M5 thread and use countersunk screws going through the support. Use 3 -4 per side
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whitestu
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| posted on 7/7/09 at 12:28 PM |
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Mt Caterham screen has rivnuts in the frame.
Stu
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YQUSTA
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| posted on 7/7/09 at 12:42 PM |
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I used 3 m3 tapped into the frame.
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Tinks1
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| posted on 7/7/09 at 01:48 PM |
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Using something as big as M5 do they not break through and hit the glass. I am worried that M3 will not be strong enough to overcome the stress from
the rubber
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 7/7/09 at 08:15 PM |
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I use blind studs that are set in the frame and dont crack glass
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whitestu
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| posted on 8/7/09 at 02:22 PM |
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quote:
I use blind studs that are set in the frame and dont crack glass
I would agree that this is the best way to do it.
I had to be very careful with the length of the allen screws going into the screen.
Stu
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