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Hi, My questions is...if I using 3/16inch aluminum angles and rivets rated for a shear strength of 500lbs and a tensile strength of 450lbs how far can I run the aluminum without needing structural support underneath? Idealy I would like to simply rivet a angle bar to both my middle bench and...

Hi, When I'm putting in my rivets about 1 out of every 5 breaks off really high on the stem. Is there something that I'm doing that's causing this or is it quality of my rivets and my gun. Both the rivets and the gun are brand new from Lowes. Thanks

Hello, I've read several posts where the person claims that supports for their decking are rock solid after being rivited together. I've tried riveting some supports together but I always seem to have some amount of play at each joint. Is normal or am I doing something wrong. I've never...

I'm putting a front deck onmy 1448lw and need some advice. When building the deck should I make it perfectly flat or stick keep with the incline of the bow. From other builds I've seen here it looks like it's a 50/50 split on how others have built theirs. It seems sticking with the natural...

Hello, I just purchased a G3 1448LW and am working on plans to put a deck on the front that connects the middle bench to the bow. This is also my first post here so if I break any rules or post to the wrong board please let me know. After spending the last two days looking at pictures posted...