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  1. Jul 25, 2018 #61
    clive_t

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    Sorry, another couple of dumb questions: what do you call the rivets and do you need a special tool to fit them? If so, what's it called!
    See, told you the questions were dumb!:facepalm:
     
  2. Jul 25, 2018 #62
    Toto

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    Not dumb at all. I can't give you the sizes, hopefully someone else can chime in there but the rivet sizes will be commonly available ones and a rivet gun is not expensive as it can be a mechanical tool rather than electrical version. J have used them in the past but just never had to buy any.

    Cheers

    Toto
     
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  3. Jul 26, 2018 #63
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    Pop rivets (also called blind rivets) are used when one side only is available to work on.
    upload_2018-7-26_8-30-26.png
    This is the usual tool for pop rivetting.
    This was a common method of repairing aircraft surfaces damaged by combat or accident.
    How To Pop Rivet
    A rivet is a permanent mechanical fastener. ... On installation, the rivet is placed in a punched or drilled hole, and the tail is upset, or bucked (i.e., deformed), so that it expands to about 1.5 times the original shaft diameter, holding the rivet in place.
     
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    Toto

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    Thanks for helping out with the picture. Any info on rivet size or price of the tool ?

    That will easily cover the job in hand here I think.

    Cheers

    Toto
     
  5. Jul 26, 2018 #65
    RALPH

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    Hi Clive,
    The pop-rivet guns are inexpensive, don't know the actual price as I have had mine years.
    as for the rivets they are Outdoor use BLIND RIVETS ( open Aluminium ) Diameter 3.2mm, Grip length 6.4mm The pre drilled holes were 3.5mm dia.
    :cheers:RALPH
     
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  6. Jul 26, 2018 #66
    clive_t

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    Thanks all, for your assistance - every day's a school day on here! :D
     
  7. Jul 29, 2018 #67
    RALPH

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    Now ALL metal work painted ( Forest Green ):cheers: RALPH
     
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  8. Jul 29, 2018 #68
    paul_l

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    What a difference the Green paint makes - there's even a better chance of selling this idea to the chief planning officer and financial controller :avatar:

    Splendid work there gents

    Paul
     
  9. Jul 30, 2018 #69
    Toto

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    Great move. Blends in nicely with the garden and the whole theme. That must have taken a bit time ........ and a few volunteers maybe. :avatar::thumbs:
     
  10. Jul 30, 2018 #70
    RALPH

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    :hismiley: Paul and Toto
    Thanks for the good comments, Actually done all the painting myself, Worst was having to paint it all twice :facepalm::facepalm:
    A few hours work but worth it in the end,
    :cheers:RALPH
     
  11. Jul 30, 2018 #71
    Gary

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    Just a quick question, did you cold gal (Galmet or similar product) the cut channel sections where they have been bent to shape and/or drilled ??

    Cheers, Gary.
     
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    Toto

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    Certainly is. That last shot looks really good as it winds it's way through the garden. Very well done. :thumbs:
     
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    Toto

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    We would use Galvafroid over here in the UK.
     
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    Gary

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    Wasn't Galvafroid a character in the Harry Potter series...?? :avatar::avatar:

    Cheers, Gary.
     
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    RALPH

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    :hismiley:Toto,Thanks again for the comments. and
    Gary, Every cut, all slots, drilled holes where all cold galvanised.
    :cheers:RALPH
     
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    Toto

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    No worries, sounds like you have it covered anyway. Terrific

    Cheers

    Toto
     
  17. Jul 30, 2018 #77
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    More useful info, cheers! Answering a question it didn't even occur to me to ask :D
     
  18. Jul 31, 2018 #78
    RALPH

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    Today’s efforts....cut the first two sections of villaboarding and then did a painting test :scratchchin:

    Original idea was to paint the boarding Brown, lay the track then add a grey or green boarder to the outside of the two lines.....




    Not sure........what do you guys think?

    Then tried painting it green....







    Better ? Or are there any suggestion ?

    :cheers: Ralph
     
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    jakesdad13

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    Personally I prefer the all green but you could paint a border in darkish brown or grey or vice versa.
    Are the boards to be left with just the painted finish or do you intend to ballast the too?

    Pete.
     
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    Kimbo

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    Pete, are you offering to ballast Ralph track work? , when can we expect your plane to arrive :avatar::avatar::avatar:
     
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