Recent content by paul.norton

Thanks for the reply Rob. Wishing you all the best with your new venture. Paul

Hi Rob We haven't heard from you since the end of September. Any news on your employment? Also, any progress on the boat? Regards Paul

I used to watch this race when it finished at Torquay. The most memorable finishes IMHO were when Jim Wynne sped Ghost Rider into the harbour to get medical attention to his for his mechanic who had broken both ankles. Also remember Don(?) Hunt, who's helming position was right over the...

We also once had a lawnmower with the wind-up spring thingy on the top. When the spring failed I used to start the mower with a socket and drill on the end of the crankshaft - it was however, a mains powered drill. Best of luck Binman. Paul

Anyone tried the Thermal Cooker on the Origo? Look at http://www.caravancampingmotorhomeshow.co.uk/page.cfm/Action=Exhib/ExhibID=628 I have one at home and it works very well Paul

Before the marina was built in Watchet Harbour, we laid several mooring trots (or ground chains) to accommodate IIRC about 50 boats. We were very lucky in that one of our members was a scrap dealer and located enough for the job at minimum cost. Paul

Long before the marina was built, I kept boats in Watchet harbour. If we wanted to catch the tide early, it was normal practice to moor between the West Pier head and the pier itself. In that way we could leave harbour about 3 hrs before HW. It was also quite normal for visiting boats to lay...

You've had plenty of advice regarding tensions etc. But, have you tried a ball-point needle. When I first tried a bit of sailmaking, the was the first item I was advised to get. Paul

WELCOME BACK. Any progress on that slipper launch. Paul (A long way from the Thames)

I see she is now for sale at €10,800,000. Paul

What a project - the owner must have very deep pockets. How refreshing - no hard hats and no lifejackets. Paul

Many years ago when I first used polyester resin, we used kiddies potties to mix the resin in. They have a handle so the heat from the hand does not make the resin go off quickly and, being flexible, set resin can be broken out of the potty. Biggest problem now will be to find the old...

The thread which matches these dimensions is M22x3 in the Metric Thread - Extended Thread Size Range. See http://mdmetric.com/tech/M-thead%20600.htm Depending on your lathe, a course thread like this may require the lathe to be turned by hand. Paul

Is that Lulworth Cove? Paul

If the saw blade rotated so that the cutting teeth went down into the wood, there is the possibility that the saw could "run away" from you. Paul