bit concerned about using stainless rivets, whilst they wont corrode or sheer off under the load they will place that load into the case arms..... that may damage the cases where the rivets are.

I did initially toy with the idea of an alloy plate or an alloy block at that point but I've sen a few damaged cases with that system and that's why I went with the stainless plate.

Hopefully the longer plate will help in spreading the load further along the case's length and if needed I can "upgrade" to the stainless rivets.

The top section will be tig-welded along the joins of the 2 outer curved parts to the centre arm..... when I get a new bottle of argon


Whilst the cases have done well so far I think for peace of mind it will be better welded.