RN pole rivet size?

[CRJ]

Can anyone tell me the size rivets used on a RN pole?
diameter and length.

Thanks!!

 

[Ducky]

Can anyone tell me the size rivets used on a RN pole?
diameter and length.

Thanks!!

I can't tell you the exact size, but don't be afraid to go a little bigger when re riveting it after shortening it.

 

[JMew03]

Use bolts with nylon locking nuts.

 

[txsuperjetfreak96]

Believe i used 1/4" rivets, glued with jb weld put a layer of 12oz biax over the edge of bracket, it was strong as licorice


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[CRJ]

Use bolts with nylon locking nuts.

Ive been reading about through-bolting. Would that not crush the lower cast part of the pole going from top to bottom?

 

[JMew03]

Its all I have ever used after shortening a pole. They are pretty tough

 

[yamanube]

I used stainless rivets (forget the size) when I did my last one, I am about to do another and will likely use the same.

 

[CRJ]

Yea i know about stainless. Just need to know which to buy. I never use rivets.

 

[yamanube]

I would use 1/4", 3/16" rivets are a little loose in the holes of the lower aluminum piece. Probably better to drill it a little larger than to have some slop.

 

[yamanube]

The rivets really aren't going to do much but hold it all together until your epoxy dries, if the epoxy fails no rivet or screw will hold it together for any extended amount of time.

 

[CRJ]

The rivets really aren't going to do much but hold it all together until your epoxy dries, if the epoxy fails no rivet or screw will hold it together for any extended amount of time.

rode all last year on nothing but rivets, so i know im on borrowed time. anyone know length to make it through all 3 layers?

 

[Freakrider]

I used 5200 and then wrapped pole and bracket with fiberglass and polyester resin after sanding areas per idea by Tom 21 and it held great. He did the same thing and then area is much stronger.

 

[CRJ]

I used 5200 and then wrapped pole and bracket with fiberglass and polyester resin after sanding areas per idea by Tom 21 and it held great. He did the same thing and then area is much stronger.

ive seen that done. I personally wont due to appearance, this ski is a freeride, so i wont be snapping even a stock rn pole.

 

[JT_Freeride]

ive seen that done. I personally wont due to appearance, this ski is a freeride, so i wont be snapping even a stock rn pole.

When you say freeride do you mean surf. Cause if so you will snap that pole if you ride hard enough.

 

[CRJ]

When you say freeride do you mean surf. Cause if so you will snap that pole if you ride hard enough.

i wish! no, putting around on my 701 square. My bars are in my hips, and the glues gone, so its time to chop it.

 

[BruceSki]

Nut and bolt it but don't through bolt

It's difficult to get your fingers in there especially when it's gooped up with epoxy, but it can be done.

 

[CRJ]

Nut and bolt it but don't through bolt

It's difficult to get your fingers in there especially when it's gooped up with epoxy, but it can be done.

thats what im leaning towards now as i need to do it tomorrow.

 

[CRJ]

Used 1/4-20 machine screws, 1/4 1" washers and nylock nuts. Worked like a charm!

 

[2thelake]

i used 1/4 20 stainless steel screws with nylock nuts. i forgot to put the washers in tho. :O

 

[Vumad]

I used rivets with no glue and sheered the rivets pretty quick. I was only trying it out to see if I wanted to go shorter so it worked as planned. I used a product called marine tex after and its held up strong.

I think I may have used aluminum rivets actually. I don't think it matter what material the rivets are, as long as they are not steel. They aren't holding the pole together anyway as others have said. They did break without hurting the pole (before I glued it) so they probably were not stainless.