Hope this does not sound like a dumb question, but what are the advantages of the brass inserts over other methods such as the blind nuts?
Tx.
Mike
If you tourque down blind nuts to 5.000 Ft Lbs youll end up with 1/2 x 1/8 bearers
or theyll get all pulleed outta shape.
Brass or Whatever INSERTS , IF right through , remove the CRUSHING load of the tension in the bolts .From the Bearers.
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As in the inserts are bottomed against the Lugs or pads. If done right.
Putting tube in oversize holes throught to the T nuts could work.If Tarzan does'nt tighten the bolts.
Pads are larger than Lugs, so at the same tension the Lbs / Sq. In. are less.
Cunning Swine even select there BEARERS for excellent grain, and hardness.
Hart timber (from the core of the tree) and sap timber (from outer reqions of trunk)
are considerably differant densities. As are trees from differant spots. on hills.
Shade watering etc etc.
Dense bearers are ordinarilly heavier , so we can see why some people drill lightening holes along them.
Though in the old days some people with motorcycles just had too much time on there hands, and a drill press.
Hence the term ' Swiss Cheese ' used to describe the results of their endevours.