KBBS Archive 60,000

length (sometimes) matters

Posted By: Paul G. Jacobson
Date: Thursday, 28 February 2002, at 9:47 a.m.

In Response To: Re: Material: ss. rings (LeeG)

: not a big difference except that the 1 1/2" u-bolts are thick and
: chunky and long, I was looking at less than a half circle sitting above
: deck.

You might find a smaller gauge U-bolt which would not be so thick and chunky, but don't dismiss the length of these. The longer they are the better they are held in place by the endpour. What good is the thing if it is not securely anchored?

You might also look for an eyebolt which has the eye welded closed. It is basically a ring on top of a bolt. The length of the bolt also give an advantage in secure mounting, plus you can thread on a nut and a washer to spread the load. You can still mount something like this in a groove, as you propose doing with a ring, so that only a portion of the circle is exposed.

Just a thought.

PGJ

Messages In This Thread

Re: Material: ss. rings *Pic*
Chris Menard -- Thursday, 28 February 2002, at 8:22 a.m.

Re: Material: ss. rings
LeeG -- Thursday, 28 February 2002, at 9:00 a.m.

Re: Material: ss. rings
Chris Menard -- Thursday, 28 February 2002, at 9:12 a.m.

length (sometimes) matters
Paul G. Jacobson -- Thursday, 28 February 2002, at 9:47 a.m.

Re: length (sometimes) matters
LeeG -- Thursday, 28 February 2002, at 11:49 a.m.

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