John,
Thanks for the suggestions. Maplins very kindly opened their Kidderminster store last Saturday this is just the excuse I need to pay them a visit. I think that Ratio have only recently changed the entire bracket assembly to etched brass as my older ones had plastic brackets. The brass ones do look better. I might try the track pins method that you suggest. I have mounted the arms using track pins cutting off the excess with a pair of pliers. I now do not walk into the front room with out footwear as I have no idea where all the ends have shot to, I think one is in the lamp shade!
Many thanks I will tell you how I get on later in the week.
Mike.
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