Re: WWP19 KEEL LIFT modifications

Bill Combs (ttursine@gnt.net)
Sat, 24 Apr 1999 19:18:42 -0500


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West Wight Potter Website at URL
http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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> but with the nuts off I
> can't remove the bolts. Will try a "bigger hammer"
> tomorrow. Might have to punt and try something different
> if the won't come out.

I twisted the end of one of those SS bolts off when trying this many
years ago and still haven't gotten the remainder of the bolt out,
despite some moderately vigorous work with a drift pin and hammer. I
do now own the famous bigger hammer, so let me know how your efforts
work out. I may try again. [P'haps use heat to break things loose?]

BTW, the best bigger hammer I've found is a machinist's sledge from
Sears with a 3lb head and a 9" handle. It engenders delusions-of-Thor!

Regards,

Bill Combs
WWP 19 #439 (Aug 1987)
"Ursa Minor"
Fort Walton Beach FL
ttursine@gnt.net