securing replaced rib tips?

[Ron Bull]

What is the best way to secure replaced rib tips to the inwales. Nails? (what gage & what kind); or brass screws; or just water proof glue?

 

[1905Gerrish]

Ron,

Silicon bronze ring nails. Jamestown distrubutors in RI. Two in each ribtip. Pre-drill the ribs.

 

[Ron Bull]

what gauge (small 15 or large 12) do you recommended? If I go with two to each ribtip, then I would assume the smaller gauge. Also, I assume not glueing the tips to the inwales.

 

[Dan Miller]

14 or 15 gauge is usual, 3/4" long.

No glue - you might want to pull a rib someday.