Re: how to make tow bit / cleats ??
Thanks for the help fella's. I figured epoxy was the glue of choice, but just needed some reassurance.
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, Bruce Hallman <bruce@...> wrote:
>galvanized pipe, threaded both ends with caps, perfect!
> On Mon, Mar 23, 2009 at 7:48 AM, Bob Slimak <otter55806@...> wrote:
> > In my Bolger Micro trawler and my Bantam I used solid 1/2" stainless steel
> > round stock,
>
> Similar for me on my Topaz Spyder, except that I used 1" silicon
> bronze round stock... epoxied in place. For a workboat type finish I
> am sure that galvanized steel pipe would work just fine tool.
On Mon, Mar 23, 2009 at 7:48 AM, Bob Slimak <otter55806@...> wrote:
bronze round stock... epoxied in place. For a workboat type finish I
am sure that galvanized steel pipe would work just fine tool.
> In my Bolger Micro trawler and my Bantam I used solid 1/2" stainless steelSimilar for me on my Topaz Spyder, except that I used 1" silicon
> round stock,
bronze round stock... epoxied in place. For a workboat type finish I
am sure that galvanized steel pipe would work just fine tool.
In my Bolger Micro trawler and my Bantam I used solid 1/2" stainless steel round stock, the length cut so that 2 1/2" project out from both sides of the post. I roughen up the center section that will be in the post with a course file, and make a few grooves with the edge of a grinding wheel. I then epoxy them in place, making sure the wood hole is completely saturated so there is no starvation. The Micro trawler is now 15 years old and they are still perfect, never having loosened. The epoxy is thickened, as for glue.
Bob
Bob
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "gravelyrider" <ddvorak@...> wrote:
>
> Well i'm progressing on my modified Tennessee and I'm ready to insall cleats .
>
> I've decided I'd rather use the cross shaped tow bits that Phil shows on so many of his designs instead of store bought cleats.
>
> I've got some very nice Doug Fir posts. What is the common material and size of the cross piece? is it pipe or heavy dowel ?
>
> if it is pipe, how do you fasten it in the post so it stays ??
>
> I'll be able to post some updated pic's soon. (see album JRTA Guam).
>
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1" bar or pipe.
You could pin it from a side.
Or try epoxy.
See if it can be easily knocked out with a wooden block, after curing.
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Subject: [bolger] how to make tow bit / cleats ??
Well i'm progressing on my modified Tennessee and I'm ready to insall cleats .
I've decided I'd rather use the cross shaped tow bits that Phil shows on so many of his designs instead of store bought cleats.
I've got some very nice Doug Fir posts. What is the common material and size of the cross piece? is it pipe or heavy dowel ?
if it is pipe, how do you fasten it in the post so it stays ??
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1" bar or pipe.
You could pin it from a side.
Or try epoxy.
See if it can be easily knocked out with a wooden block, after curing.
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Subject: [bolger] how to make tow bit / cleats ??
Well i'm progressing on my modified Tennessee and I'm ready to insall cleats .
I've decided I'd rather use the cross shaped tow bits that Phil shows on so many of his designs instead of store bought cleats.
I've got some very nice Doug Fir posts. What is the common material and size of the cross piece? is it pipe or heavy dowel ?
if it is pipe, how do you fasten it in the post so it stays ??
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Well i'm progressing on my modified Tennessee and I'm ready to insall cleats .
I've decided I'd rather use the cross shaped tow bits that Phil shows on so many of his designs instead of store bought cleats.
I've got some very nice Doug Fir posts. What is the common material and size of the cross piece? is it pipe or heavy dowel ?
if it is pipe, how do you fasten it in the post so it stays ??
I'll be able to post some updated pic's soon. (see album JRTA Guam).
I've decided I'd rather use the cross shaped tow bits that Phil shows on so many of his designs instead of store bought cleats.
I've got some very nice Doug Fir posts. What is the common material and size of the cross piece? is it pipe or heavy dowel ?
if it is pipe, how do you fasten it in the post so it stays ??
I'll be able to post some updated pic's soon. (see album JRTA Guam).