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Started the studding process last night. Found it pretty easy to do by hand. The tread of the BFLs is only just wide enougth and only just deep enough. So its a slow process of screwing them in while feeling the underside. I tested the seating by pulling with some needle nose pliers. They seem rock solid to me. 18 done so far, 182 to go.
I've only really seen people use electric screw drivers for this. But I got on well with my little clicky hand driver. The studs come with a special tool which grips them upside down for installation.
The actual thread of the studs is very wide, and sharp. Beautifully cast.
Once in they protrude around 3mm. Which is quite alot. If I had thicker tread, I could screw them in more I guess. Still they aint falling out.
