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    Okay, odd I can see it clearly. But here goes again Air guitar;
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    1976 Tom Boy Boat, 1976 40 HP Johnson Outboard and who knows what Trailer

    I decided to post a few POLLEN pictures of what we are dealing with here in middle Georgia. It really isn't anything unusual other then a lot earlier this year. But I now have to wash the hull before I can add the remaining paint. Again, not a huge issue, but still one other thing to work...
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    1976 Tom Boy Boat, 1976 40 HP Johnson Outboard and who knows what Trailer

    Thanks 89 resorter and bonz_d. Yes it has come a long way since I starter YEARS ago. About time for this project to be finished. :facepalm: I did airbrush the pinstripe and here is the proof. On to the remainder now. Thanks everyone for checking it out. And seriously, if anybody sees...
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    1976 Tom Boy Boat, 1976 40 HP Johnson Outboard and who knows what Trailer

    Okay a few pictures with some paint. No, it is now finished but coming along nicely. But there is also some real goofs. I explain as we get there. I started off at the lowest part of the hull, which just happens to be the top side of the hull when I turn it back over. I shoot the first color...
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    Printing White Text

    Okay I have been reading and looking for a few days now on how you can print white text on dark of black paper....or for my needs, clear sheets. Seem there is zero ink (at least reasonably available as a decent cost) to print white text. Here is my issue. I am redoing a couple old 6 gallon...
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    Finnish fishing boat overhaul [Splashed 2017]

    Red here are three drawings to show the panel as a finished setup, the back side of the panel, and the measurement drawing for most any shop to go by. Let me know if this is what you need or if there are additional drawings you need. This is a scaled drawing of the front of the panel. If you...
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    Some time things happen that make total sense to the word patience's .
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    Finnish fishing boat overhaul [Splashed 2017]

    Well here is a new design with the latest components you now have. I removed the lines like you stated and allowed a little more room for the switches to mount. I also updated the new LED sizes and mounting holes as well. See what you think; This is, of course, not actual size, but it is to...
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    1976 Tom Boy Boat, 1976 40 HP Johnson Outboard and who knows what Trailer

    Finally! I never thought I would get to this point to be able to say, I am now ready to paint! I 400 grit wet sanded the hull today and for the most part, I am ready to tape off and paint. Now it is me and the weather. Is there some sand throughs? YES, but only about three or four and for...
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    I need some help with soldering

    GA_Boater, funny you mention that. When I was still working, I had to recertify every year or two. And even before I retired, the solder recertification tests still included bifurcated terminals like shown below. There are Mil SPECs, even for those terminals, to follow...yet! SMH You had to...
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    Finnish fishing boat overhaul [Splashed 2017]

    Well there is always the option to make a new panel for that one as well with the lined border. But I would certainly have to have all the cutout dimensions and the diameters of everything that is installed in that panel to make it work. And those dimensions have to be really precise as well...
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    Calling all ammo reloaders

    Well I guess this project is about closed now. So I will post the final picture of everything. I painted the actual tumbler(s) now with a Krylon hammered looking silverish finish to give it a finished coordinating look. I made two exact tumblers with the same paint finishes. So this is the...
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    1976 Tom Boy Boat, 1976 40 HP Johnson Outboard and who knows what Trailer

    Well it has been a couple days since I re-primed the hull. But because of weather (lower temps and high wind) I haven't wet sanded anything yet. But I think this is the final for priming now...I hope. I am shooting for the next nice day to wet sand without my hands freezing. Well maybe not...
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    Finnish fishing boat overhaul [Splashed 2017]

    Okay Red, here is the latest layout with the parts you selected this far. These are the exact switches and LEDs and they are to actual scale not actual size. I changed the font to your Akkurat and fixed the misspelled "bilge" word and spaced things out as best they can go. I even dadoed...
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    Finnish fishing boat overhaul [Splashed 2017]

    Okay guys, I guess you all need to understand there is a back side to any panel. And even though the parts fit easily on the front side, their size precludes them to go in such a fashion on the back side. I went to the switch manufacture and got their true dimensions so I could lay them out on...
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    Finnish fishing boat overhaul [Splashed 2017]

    Okay Red, here is a plate designed from your specs. First, I'd like to say that your panel is very tight. And that is because with the Carling's ST series toggle switches you are going to use, they have to be laid out in a horizontal fashion so the will fit on the panel size you stated. The...
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    Finnish fishing boat overhaul [Splashed 2017]

    Red, Here are a few panels I made. Not that you want the same setup, but just showing what is possible for your ideas. This is a panel I made for the passenger area. Here is the panel for the trolling motor area. Here is the one at the helm area with the key switch. And this is a panel for...
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    1976 Tom Boy Boat, 1976 40 HP Johnson Outboard and who knows what Trailer

    I hae a big stupid smile on my face today. Why? Because I wet sanded the spot putty and for the most part, it came out way better then I was expecting. I still have a very few to rework, but not anything that would take much time now. I only wish I would have used the razor blade ans 400 wet...
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    TV-DVR

    I can post them. It is stupidly easy to make. I mean if I can build one, anybody can. Here is the plan; So a little 12 gauge or even 14 gauge sold copper house wire and a few screws and washers and a cheapo balun transformer and you're good to go. You probably have most of the parts laying...
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    Grease guns

    I guess this as good forum as any to ask this question. I am sure most everybody has used a grease gun at least once in their lives. However, since most home shop grease guns rarely get used much, they hang around until needed. So I have a great question. What do you do when the grease flows...
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