Received my Bosch today...haven't used it yet but it is one well-built tool. Gary
Thanks! Gary
"Grinding out the deep gouges and fill and fair them in Sand the entire hull Careful and thorough de waxing Prime the entire hull Fill and...
The model I've purchased is a corded model, not battery operated. In my work, I have 3 battery operated driver/drills going all the time, with...
Here's hoping it holds up to its ratings! Funny, I've wanted one for my old home renovation/restoration business for awhile. Took a boat to get...
Well, I did a little online research and have decided to buy the Bosch multitool. HD has it for sale online-only for about 126 bucks (30 bucks...
Ah, suspicions confirmed! I think it might come in handy in my day job, doing old house renovations and restorations, too. Thanks everyone for...
Just wondering if anyone has found this tool, the Fein MultiMaster or similar tools made by others, to be of real value in wooden boat...
Thanks very much for those experienced observations, PAR. I've ordered casters for a cradle...I believe I'll make a cradle that is "convertible",...
That certainly is food for thought, but at this stage of the game, the woodworker in me is winning out over the old fiberglass worker in me (owned...
I'm inclined to strip the outside as a first step, too. Gary
As a carpenter and cabinetmaker that works primarily in old houses, I'm pretty used to dealing with the unexpected when opening up a wall or...
The inside story Took advantage of the 50 degree day today to get the Rangeley out on the lawn and pressure-wash the interior. But first, while...
I think I can do that. Have a great old rope hoist that will do the job nicely. Thanks for the idea! Gary
Got the pickup and the line, but she's in the garage and not on casters. So she has to come out to get flipped...onto her new cradle WITH casters!...
Looks like I have my weekend project lined up! One cradle coming up, and thanks very much for taking a look at my project! Now all I have to do...
The transom itself is solid, gonzo. The bow stem...not so much. But I believe it to be a two-piece stem, so replacing the damage might not be so...
Fortunately, there are only a few broken ribs; the boat retains its original shape so there's not much to worry about there. Time (and paint...
I've enjoyed lurking around this forum for a month or so, and have already learned quite a bit about what I'll encounter (the good, the bad and...
