Use of Pip Pins for Mast Hold Down

[John S]

There are often on sale on Ebay aircraft pip pins that can substitute for nuts and bolts. Push the button and they slide in, and won't come out unless the button is pushed again. Makes set up and tear down a little easier and faster. John S

 

[John S]

Size

I forgot to say that my original bolt hole was elongated, so I reamed the tabernacle and forward pulpit holes to 1/2 inch. More than enough strength.