Pearson 424 tang bolt

[Petedd]

Thanks Brion. I had no doubt that you would have experienced this situation. So I guess heating the bolt just won't do it to get the two parts separated from each other...

Regarding the bushing arrangement you are suggesting, I think I got it. Does this illustration match what you were describing or did I misunderstand?



I am pretty handy on the lathe so modifying the threaded rod will be easy enough.. What material would you most prefer the bushing to be made from stainless or aluminum?

Thanks again!

Pete

[Patrick_Seattle]

Here's my old bolt after it was cut out.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/deepplaya/5568958351/

[Petedd]

I have been seeking stainless flanged bushings without any luck. Brion referred to a collared bushing". I am assuming he means stainless instead of for example oilite bronze or aluminum. I suppose I could make some on my lathe, but that is a good bit of work and a waste of a lot of material.

Anyone know a source for such stainless collared bushings?

Thanks!

[Brion Toss]

Hi again,
Yachttech, Sidney, B.C.
Fair leads,
Brion Toss

[Petedd]

Thanks Brion. Any thoughts about using bronze flange bushings instead of SS?

[Brion Toss]

Hi again,
If it's good bronze, and actual bronze (not brasses like manganese bronze or naval bronze), and if the scantlings are right, bronze is great.
Fair leads,
Brion Toss

[Petedd]

Thanks Brion