K7LXC@aol.com wrote:
>
> I also install the bolts on 25G and 45G facing in. I don't think
> there's an engineering reason why that's a bad idea. I don't think it's a
> matter of strength, just practicality.
>
same here, with 25g or 45g it does help a bit to have the nuts on the
inside. the heads of the bolts are easier to slip a climbing belt
over and are less likely to snag or abrade ropes and wires.
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