Source of recessed cup washers: https://fairwindfasteners.com/products/copy-of-silicon-bronze-flush-countersunk-washers
Hi Dick, You have accurately hit the nail on the head. Bob’s use is different, and much safer, because he…
The next upgrade is to use socket (Allen head) counter sunk machine screws with recessed cup washers. Allen heads don’t…
Hi Bob, I will be interested in what others comment, but the first thing I notice is that you do…
Some additional info to the above is that the Honda generator itself weighs just under 50 lbs and like the…
A late to the party comment but I will offer our experience using a Honda 2200CI portable generator on our…
Hi Trevor, How great to hear from you! Not long ago Phyllis and I were wondering how you were doing…
Propspeed was developed in New Zealand about 25 years ago. The New Zealand boating community has more experience with it…
The Yanmar SD25 sail drive housing on our Dragonfly 32 was coated with an epoxy primer and then had Interlux…
Much agreed! As a fresh out of college engineer I was assigned a technician who was to work “for me”.…
Hi Karl, One other thing I just noticed, he is relying on prussic hitches in several places for fall arrest.…
Hi Karl, Yes, various versions of that system have come up from time to time over the years, but never…
These washers can help if your holes aren’t aligned with your backing plate: https://www.mcmaster.com/products/self-aligning-washers/
Hi Peter, Good to hear you fitted emergency stops, good on you. And I agree, part of the problem is…
Hi John, International (AkzoNobel) Thinner No.7 Epoxy Thinner. Label on tin says… “Formulated specifically to be used to reduce the…
Looks great John. I love my sail drive with a flexofold two blade prop. I have to negotiate a marina…
Hi Robert, I’m confused. Why would you short circuit (I assume that’s what you mean) and trip a breaker with…
Hi John I came across a video which shows and explains a method of securing against MoB. The concept is…
Interesting DIY solution – please come back and post when you have any data whether it works! I can’t stomach…
Good article on Fender washers. Not sure if you address it elsewhere but when I started as young engineer in…