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Old 18-04-09, 09:04
Lynn Eades Lynn Eades is offline
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I think the rotary idea, is so that the rivets end up symetrical, and yes they will be hot. That way as they cool, they pull up tight,as well as spreading to fill the holes, so that there is no movement in shear.
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