"Matt Whiting" wrote in message
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Rich S., I know this because I'm an engineer.

And I'm not - that may be why I asked.

Here's an example:

http://www.howard-australia.com/products/Jaylor.htm

I notice that they make a point of stating that the bolt is a shear bolt.
Must be a bit unusual if they feel the need to mention it.

Bolts designed to fail in shear and protect more expensive components are
very common. A quick Google search should have easily convinced you of
this. You are familiar with Google, right?

I don't remember getting snotty with you, Oh mighty engineer whose
unreferenced opinions are above question.

One more question - why should I do the search? You made the statement and I
simply asked for a reference. I did not **** in your cornflakes. Stay away
from mine.

Rich S.