On 17/10/2020 12:16, thescullster wrote:

Had forgotten the term draw filing as I have been away from the tools
for decades. Will have to look at the most appropriate fasteners as I
will be tapping screws into the aluminium body.

self taps for thin sheet, but tap holes for machine screws in thicker
Or use some kind of nut insert - Al is not strong in shear...


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