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I am going to install a portable standing A C unit that will be vented outside. About 6000 BTU's. I

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When does a screw become a bolt?
Kings Gambit at 8:15am 05.11.23
Brace and bit style were. My grandfather was a cabinet maker and I have his old bits for both usage
how do you remove minor barnicals on gel coat   (1)
rgranger at 8:09am 05.11.23
Acid wash. You can use muriatic acid from the hardware store or dilute hydrochloric acid. CLR or O
When does a screw become a bolt?
Kings Gambit at 8:04am 05.11.23
Brace and bit style were. My grandfather was a cabinet maker and I have his old bits for both usage
When does a screw become a bolt?
Leeward Rail at 8:02am 05.11.23
There are manually-powered drills common in wood-working shops. I doubt they are or were used to dr
how do you remove minor barnicals on gel coat
Captain Larry-DH at 7:41am 05.11.23
Acid wash. You can use muriatic acid from the hardware store or dilute hydrochloric acid. CLR or On
2004 Hunter 420 Passage-Curved cabin step?
rgranger at 7:39am 05.11.23
There was a very recent post with a similar goal. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/hunte
mast struts   (3)
rgranger at 7:35am 05.11.23
Is the strut the same thing as a gin pole? I'm not sure what part you are trying to replace. If it
how do you remove minor barnicals on gel coat
Dil at 7:31am 05.11.23
you have so few... I'd wet a sponge with vinegar and then lay it on the barnicle and let it sit for
how do you remove minor barnicals on gel coat
rgranger at 7:25am 05.11.23
you have so few... I'd wet a sponge with vinegar and then lay it on the barnicle and let it sit for
Raymarine Axiom
flightlead404 at 7:23am 05.11.23
Sent you a link with my STL file. I just threw it together in TinkerCad, so not exactly professiona
When does a screw become a bolt?   (1)
rgranger at 7:21am 05.11.23
Oh... google just showed me another def of BOLT... The Bacon Onion Lettuce and Tomato Sandwitch (BOL
Thoughts on rail mounted VHF antenna
Leeward Rail at 7:17am 05.11.23
One size does not fit all. Technically a tall masthead one does. ;):biggrin::laugh::beer:
When does a screw become a bolt?
rgranger at 7:16am 05.11.23
I was bored... so I started this thread. Who knew we could talk about screws for 37 posts? I guess
When does a screw become a bolt?
Leeward Rail at 7:16am 05.11.23
Is a driver's license needed when using a screw ? What about bolts of cloth ? Explain that with ye
When does a screw become a bolt?
Leeward Rail at 7:14am 05.11.23
A drill if so used is a powered screw driver; the manual version is just what we think of when usin
KM4A transmission on yanmar 80hp
hunter bum at 6:51am 05.11.23
I bought the pdf for the engine and the transmission installation manuals but it doesn't mention whe
Hauturier equivalent in USA?
Joe at 6:44am 05.11.23
I would not rule out anything out until I had actually checked with the authority that issues accred

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