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Likely minimal risk with all parts being powder coated. You make a good point. I had assumed my layman would be able to achieve "snug tight" with a wrench but you are likely right and this is more inline with finger tight. Two bolts in this instance are sharing the applied load. Load is...

It is a challenge to strike a balance on this one. I could add a bolt sleeve (in red) by passing it through a larger hole in one side of the SHS although I won't be able to weld it into place. I'd still be stuck with a snug-tight fit sadly. I'll keep thinking on it. Thanks for the advice guys.

Hi, I'm looking to use a through-bolt to join two steel angle sections to an aluminum SHS (as pictured). The bolt will be subject to both shear and tension (some prying) and largely dynamic loads (vibration and impact). The bolt will also only likely be snug tight (reliant on a layman to...