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Permalink Reply by Jake Reyna on January 27, 2010 at 7:22am

Greg, a 3/16" bolt/screw works just as well on the big rivets. You can add your own wing nut.

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Permalink Reply by Zenith.Aero on January 27, 2010 at 8:21am

It's a "wing nut cleco" or fastener - used for longer grip ranges (up to an inch) and typically used for larger holes.
The above is a 5/16" wing nut fastener, available from Aircraft Spruce and Specialty.

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Permalink Reply by Matt Archer on January 27, 2010 at 10:27am

Try the Yard store
http://www.yardstore.com/browse.cfm/2,394.html

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Permalink Reply by David Gallagher on January 27, 2010 at 4:49pm

I went to the aviation department of Home Depot and bought some 10-32 bolts and wing nuts. It was much cheaper than the speciality clecos.

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Permalink Reply by Ron Lendon on January 27, 2010 at 5:53pm

I did the same thing only I believe it was the Lowes Homebuilt Corner. If you also insert some rivets and tape them in place, before adding the wing-nuts, it keeps the alignment good.

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Permalink Reply by Greg Browning on January 27, 2010 at 7:07pm

Thanks for the info.!!! I like the simple and cheap solutions the best!!!

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