Axle box horns and rivets

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14 August 2011 at 00:12 #73335
Stephen Rowley
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In the plans and article I have seen axle horn have been riveted why? Is there some reason why they can not be held in with 6BA nut for a 5″ gauge loco.

James.
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14 August 2011 at 00:12 #5616
Stephen Rowley
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14 August 2011 at 00:22 #73336
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Hi. Some loco designs call for fitted bolts – which are bolts with a cylindrical shank that fit tightly in their holes.

Using an ordinary bolt you would introduce potential slop.

Riveting is a joy if you’re worried about doing it.

Cheers.
14 August 2011 at 09:42 #73341
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Thanks MAC.

I have never tried riveting so my intention is to buy a bag or two of rivets at Bristol this weekend come home and have a try at it.

The reason for asking about the bolts was that I have drilled all the hole and they would nicely tap out to 6BA.

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