Quote Originally Posted by turbine712 View Post
Having worked in the Orthotic?Prosthetic Industry for over 20 yrs. We used copper rivets to fasten metal and straps to braces and artificial limbs. I don't see why not. The only thing would be to be able to find that type of copper ( the strength was stronger than wire) in 1/16th inch. You could use 1/8th inch just the hole would be larger.
Agreed, the prosthetic arms I tried to use as a youngster (never got the hang of it, it actually slowed me down) had copper rivets not only holding straps and braces but the elbow position release mechanism in place as well. They never oxidized to the best of my recollection.