[Alberg30] Deck repair

Alfredo nj95gxe at yahoo.com
Tue Mar 11 09:16:14 PST 2003


I will likely be going down the same road next spring.
What core will you guys recommend. 

Alfredo

--- George Dinwiddie <gdinwiddie at alberg30.org> wrote:
> Peter,
> 
> I used my old 7-1/4" circular saw when I did the
> cockpit sole (my first 
> fiberglass job).  It worked, but the glass destroyed
> the blade and the 
> bearings in the saw.  Now, I just use the grinder
> (see 
>
http://www.alberg30.org/maintenance/tools/grinder.html).
>  It makes a lot 
> of dust, but you've got to grind a bevel for laying
> up the new glass, 
> anyway.
> 
> I don't think you need to support the foredeck, but
> you can't put your 
> weight on the single-layer glass.  You'll probably
> want to stand on 
> something off the boat, if you can.  Working at
> waist level is much easier.
> 
>   - George
> 
> p.a.amos at tesco.net wrote:
> >> Tait Tait #478 has foredeck delamination.Our
> manual article
> >> suggests the use of a router to cut out the
> surface layer and the
> >> "Glissando" site recommends a Porter Cable 6inch
> Saw Boss.I'm not
> >> familiar with either of these tools.Both sources
> are based on
> >> experience of use.Anyone know the pros and cons
> of these tools?Also
> >> is it advisable to support the underside of the
> foredeck before
> >> until the repair is finished.
> > 
> > Peter Amos
> 
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