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Removing broken screws from glass fibre
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You omit to mention the size of the screws You cannot leave the screws 'as is' - you say they corrode - this will not stop. As...
20 Oct 2024
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Multitool saw blade for SS316
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I've never found a Multitool blade that will easily cut stainless. As Roger says, a small grinder is the usual answer.
20 Oct 2024
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You can get abrasive, and diamond cutting based for multitools that look like they will ut stainless steel. When cutting stainless...
20 Oct 2024
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Neeves
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Lithium battery conversion
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No. Why do you think I have built my own battery? I've never mentioned that I've built a battery.
20 Oct 2024
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Lithium battery conversion
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Geem, Your new battery looks really neat - you must have done it before, practice makes perfect. :) I assume the network of red wires...
20 Oct 2024
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Neeves
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Nylocs vs spring washers.
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I have the thought most nyloc nuts are re-used - primarily because, at the time, there is not a new one to hand and/or because the...
19 Oct 2024
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Neeves
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Woman dies after going overboard from cruise ship
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You would have difficulty taking a slab of Tennants onto a cruise ship, they make money from selling alcohol and I suspect have limits...
19 Oct 2024
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Pbo August edition
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You will only be deploying it in challenging conditions - and the means should cater for them. I have not read the article - but good...
19 Oct 2024
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Prop cleaning
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Its the same with galvanising - grit blasting as part of the surface cleaning process (removing iron oxide) immediately (minutes) before...
18 Oct 2024
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A grit blasted surface finish on metals is always recommended on metal painted surfaces. A rough surface on the prop blades helps the...
18 Oct 2024
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Neeves
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Prop cleaning
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I always thought some scratches were good - they allow the primer to key to the metal substrate. You want the finished prop to be...
18 Oct 2024
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Best size of rope to extend a 10mm chain?
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Yes, I apologise. Wait till you need a new windlass or new chain rode - or buy a new yacht. I could not resist the opportunity :)...
18 Oct 2024
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Colvic 296 Looked at example in West Wales yesterday deck felt spongy when walked on...does anyone know if the deck was cored or solid glass on thi
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Solid fibre glass can delaminate. Jonathan
18 Oct 2024
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Worked for me. Didn't scratch the bronze.
18 Oct 2024
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Don't let it dry out like that. Tube worm etc comes off easily when still wet from the sea. I polish my prop with a wire cup brush held...
18 Oct 2024
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