Date:         Fri, 12 Oct 2018 12:41:21 -0700
Reply-To:     Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      LVC. Bracket Design: Captive Nuts; A "Last Resort" ?
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Hi all.

Since it's Friday, and there's so little list activity....    < grin >

Application: custom muffler bracket mounted to a VW I4 gas engine in a Vanagon.

From a design standpoint, for parts using nut & bolt fasteners, since
one tightens the nut to the bolt, are captive nuts more or less a
"last resort" in terms of design?

With captive nuts, I guess that since the nut wouldn't have a washer,
maybe tightening the bolt to the nut still provides a proper union?

I'm sure the bracket I'm making won't come loose (cracks due to design
not withstanding LOL) so this is more out of curiosity than anything.
Once again though, I'm reminded of just how much skill it takes to be
a real fabricator.  LOL.

Neil.


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