Rigging Question

[MARMON77]

I would like to know if drilling holes in my rigging to mount some flood lights will effect the integrity of the metal? Should I just use some type of clamp to mount it?

 

[whynot]

I would think that it might effect it a little bit. I have always made a tab and welded it on and drilled the mounting holes in that.

 

[Whitebear]

Whynot has it right. Any holes are bad, the tubing should be sealed with no air or water inlets anywhere. Tabs work best.

Scotty :wink:

 

[MARMON77]

OK! Thanks, I'll looked for another way to mount them.

 

[deepsea diver]

What kind of metal work do you have.?When you look at alot of conduit and DOM that have been around for a few yrs, you will see that they start to rust from in inside and at any place where they can trap moisture. Just look at how many lower legs rust out.

Some people use little weep holes to let that water out.

Now a bracket or tab is a good method to mount a light , but claps are just just has good. I know plenty of people that drill them 1/8" weep hole in conduit.

if your riggin is painted, just weld on the tabs or bracket and touch it up. That why black and cammo are easy to repair and add on.

 

[K-mac]

If you don't have a welder at your disposal, you can also
use a small U-bolt to mount your bracket.
I would suggest after tightening the nuts, back them up
with Ny-lock nuts.