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    Lpgc replied to the thread Swap wood panel in upholstery.
    . I searched the forum for more info on the old timers wood protector. Can get the boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits no problem...
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    MikeSchinlaub reacted to Lpgc's post in the thread Swap wood panel in upholstery with Like Like.
    Thanks but I managed to get the hinges in just the right position so I didn't need to make any new holes in the boat or the new wood :)
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    MikeSchinlaub replied to the thread Random.
    Ah, that's because I also forgot that the plans from lowes called for a 2 inch space between the two in the corner. Same story as the...
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    MikeSchinlaub replied to the thread Boats from work..
    I've been slacking on updates here. The current project is an Ikon, with cracks all over but I'm only fixing what's visible and...
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    Lpgc replied to the thread Swap wood panel in upholstery.
    I'll need to check but I believe the holes in the boat fibreglass already have some reinforcing wood beneath them, can tell due to the...
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    Lpgc reacted to Lou C's post in the thread Swap wood panel in upholstery with Like Like.
    Also depending on how F/W did it, if you have nuts and bolts to hold the hinges to the rear fiberglass, think about making a backing...
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    Lpgc replied to the thread Swap wood panel in upholstery.
    Thanks but I managed to get the hinges in just the right position so I didn't need to make any new holes in the boat or the new wood :)
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    Lpgc reacted to MikeSchinlaub's post in the thread Swap wood panel in upholstery with Like Like.
    Mix in a thickening agent with the epoxy, like cabosil or aerosil (unless epoxy needs something different. Anyone know?) and fill in the...
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    I moved this thread to the Volvo-Penta forum. . . .
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    dingbat replied to the thread Random.
    Hard to hide something out of square when you have three parallel lines for comparison. No one will notice once you get something on...
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    MikeSchinlaub replied to the thread Random.
    Don't you guys ever sleep? Anyway, McTool got it. The window casing isn't square. I cut one board too short, thought "I'll deal with it...
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    dingbat reacted to dwco5051's post in the thread Random with Like Like.
    Had to get my surf casting rod out yesterday. A couple of large trees near the back property line of a couple of acres I own up close...
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    tphoyt reacted to dwco5051's post in the thread Random with Like Like.
    Had to get my surf casting rod out yesterday. A couple of large trees near the back property line of a couple of acres I own up close...
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    FLATHEAD replied to the thread 2026 NFL/CFB News and Nonsense.
    I was referring to the comment you quoted.
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    As you found out that was the wrong way to remove the bearing.----And do NOT weld on a shaft.
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