Lisa,

I don't care for the wood block method since it offsets the footbrace inboard. Threaded studs and receptacles are available that have a circular base that can be bonded directly to the surface, eliminating the need for the blocks. Have a look at aircraftspruce.com, go to the online catalog and search on "click bond" and "ez-point." I have yet to get to the footpeg stage, and so haven't fully researched these fasteners. They look promising in the fiberglass/stainless versions. Once bonded on, a couple of plies of glass could be put over the bases to make them really strong. They say that they have been tested to 200 lbs sheer-off without glass and in excess of 500 lbs with -- more than strong enought for our needs. They don't say how long the studs are -- you'll need to call 'em. If the receptacles (nuts) are used, it would be ideal if their OD fit into the ID of the screw holes of the footbrace. Maybe the footbrace could be drilled a little larger. Let us know if you try them!

Jon

PS: the direct links to the specific catalog pages are:

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/hapages/clickbond.php

and,

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/hapages/ezpoint.php