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by newt
Fri Jan 22, 2010 8:12 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Faces in the boat...
Replies: 73
Views: 27191

Re: Faces in the boat...

Wow Robert- that was impressive. If you would have come in to see me today, I would have written you up a consult. No problem. Umm Nurse, could you come in here for a moment?...
by newt
Wed Jan 20, 2010 2:13 am
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Faces in the boat...
Replies: 73
Views: 27191

Re: Faces in the boat...

You know, as a lurking physician and reader of these posts for the first time (at midnight)- I am sure we can get all of you published in a Psychiatry journal somewhere...
I knew this forum was somehow different.
by newt
Sun Jan 17, 2010 2:40 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Replacing glassed-in chainplates
Replies: 6
Views: 1773

Re: Replacing glassed-in chainplates

Doug, I just replaced my standing rigging and chainplates on my Valiant. They are a b*&tch to get out. I used a slaphammer and made sure they were as loose as possible. You have to modify the slaphammer with a old bolt, but it can be done. As for the shrouds- I did put the adjustable DIY fitting...
by newt
Mon Jan 04, 2010 12:29 pm
Forum: Boat Shops and Facilities
Topic: Boatshop Floor
Replies: 5
Views: 3377

Re: Boatshop Floor

These are great ideas. My floor is not buckling ( I hope) it is a roof of a deep basement, and was poured on metal I-beams and sheet metal. The concrete eventually cracked, and the snowmelt off my cars is seeping down and rusting the sheet metal. I will take a look at the concrete fillers, one mixed...
by newt
Sat Jan 02, 2010 6:52 pm
Forum: Boat Shops and Facilities
Topic: Boatshop Floor
Replies: 5
Views: 3377

Boatshop Floor

This is a weird one, so my apologies early. My concrete floor on in my shop is warped. It collects water and is generally a pain. I was thinking of making a smooth contour with it the dependent area being the garage door opening. I really can't do it in concrete because it needs a very thin layer to...