[C38] Protruding bolts question

[Steve Smolinske]

Not sure but would guess that jam nuts have less threads as compared to standard ones and a lowering sheer value. On recessing I would check with Catalina.  

Steve Smolinske

On Nov 17, 2010, at 6:28 PM, "Dan Kueng" <feedback6 at blueline-studios.com> wrote:

> Hello Everyone,
> 
> Is there a solution for doing away with the protruding bolt nuts on deck and
> those inside on the ceiling?  The latter have a washer, nut and cap nut.  Is
> this really the original design?  Why not at least use a jam nut to limit
> the bolt length a little?  Plus locking should even be better:
> http://www.epcserver.com/Structural/Analysis/connection/info_jamnut.asp
> 
> Assuming that the deck is about an inch thick, would it be possible to make
> a recess withough compromising strength?  Or is there any other design that
> does away with the protruing nuts?
> 
> What material is the core?  Were there any material variations?
> 
> On a similar note, did anyone install recessed cabin lights?  Like those:
> http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productI
> d=96870&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=11151&storeNum=10109&subdeptNum=10
> 571&classNum=10576
> I assume that they need around half an inch depth.
> 
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Dan Kueng
> 
> 
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