[Rhodes22-list] BR Design

[Arthur H. Czerwonky]

Bob,
Good ideas.
Art

-----Original Message-----
>From: Robert Skinner <robert at squirrelhaven.com>
>Sent: Feb 3, 2006 10:35 AM
>To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] BR Design
>
>"Arthur H. Czerwonky" wrote:
>> Slim,
>> The SS I use is either 7/8 or 1" tubing @ $45/6' ...
>>  I wouldn't have the same confidence in a PVC structure...
>>  That would require glueing, hence a stowing problem...
>------------------------------------------------------------
>Arthur, et al.:
>While I agree that SS is stronger, etc.,
>I should report that I have used the hollow
>pins with a ball detent on the far end and 
>a push button on the flared "handle" end
>quite successfully in joining PVC to 90 bend
>corners, etc.  Drill the right size hole thru 
>both the pipe and the fitting, and the pin is
>a quick and easy way to join them.  I use this
>option in my quick and dirty bimini for a 
>small day sailer.  
>
>The flare on the pin can be drilled so a piece
>of small stuff can be used as a lanyard to keep
>it handy where it is needed.
>
>/Bob Skinner
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