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CB Slot Cap - t-nuts pulled into gripper pilot holes
As with the Mast Step block, the t-nuts are first pulled in a little, to mark the gripper locations.  Then the gripper locations are drilled out a little to avoid surprise splitting.  Finally, the t-nuts are pulled all the way into them, to shape them before epoxying.  T-nuts are then removed for final prep.    The entire screw hole, after cam cleat placement, is drilled one size larger to allow room for the epoxy seal. Additionally, the screw hole is drilled two sizes wider on the t-nut half of the hole to accomodate the barrel thickness, and the epoxy seal (use good judgement to avoid a sloppy fit).

CB Slot Cap - t-nuts pulled into gripper pilot holes

As with the Mast Step block, the t-nuts are first pulled in a little, to mark the gripper locations. Then the gripper locations are drilled out a little to avoid surprise splitting. Finally, the t-nuts are pulled all the way into them, to shape them before epoxying. T-nuts are then removed for final prep. The entire screw hole, after cam cleat placement, is drilled one size larger to allow room for the epoxy seal. Additionally, the screw hole is drilled two sizes wider on the t-nut half of the hole to accomodate the barrel thickness, and the epoxy seal (use good judgement to avoid a sloppy fit).

DSC07615_rdy_for_tnut_n_epoxy.jpg DSC07602_cam_cleat_holes.jpg DSC07601_pull_in_tnuts.jpg DSC07600_Forstner_in_template.jpg DSC07624_no_epoxy_in_threads.jpg
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Album name:ks8 / CB Case - slot - shoe - skeg
Boat Plan name:CV16 Caravelle
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Date added:Aug 04, 2009
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