Re: pulpit cracks

ttursine (ttursine@gnt.net)
Wed, 3 Feb 99 10:08:06 -0500


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West Wight Potter Website at URL
http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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>Close inspection shows there is no structural damage- just result
>of over a quarter-century [!] of leverage on fittings that never really had
>adequate backing plates.

Since this thread continues, I' feel compelled to mention that gelcoat
cracks result as often from overtightening of the fasteners as from
torque on the fastened. Thus, there may be no remedies required.

Regards,
Bill Combs
WWP 19 #439, "Ursa Minor"
Fort Walton Beach, FL
ttursine@gnt.net