Archives trouble? and plate screws

[Ron Nossaman]

>Only argument against replacing perimeter bolts than I consider is that some
>rims (non-maple) aren't hard enough to handle machine screw threads and need
>the coarser wood threads. Of course soft rims soak up thin CA nicely and I
>have tapped soft rims and "hardened" the threads with CA successfully. Also,
>rim screws aren't subject to high axial, or lateral forces (once installed)
>so softer-than-maple rims aren't really a problem as long as I can limit my
>torque input (which is a hard habit to get into).
>
>Richard Anderson

Good points, good fix.

Ron N