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It's Riveting Stuff
Here you will find some top tips on how to drill off a blind rivet and more information on rivets hole diameters and rivet lengths: For more technical advise read on..... I was amazed recently when I found a semi pro Laser®/ILCA sailor who did not know how to drill off rivets (sometimes called blind rivets) or use a rivet gun. Perhaps I was always time rich and cash poor, but I would always re build booms from broken top masts (making sure to use the part with the official sticker on it); I would end for end my top...
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Simple Eye Splice in Spectwelve - VIDEO
Sometimes the simple things look the best - I hope you find this video useful. Be inspired - buy lots...
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Game Changing Rooster Brushed EVA Deck Grip® – Control Yourself
RS800 Sailor, YouTuber and all round great guy Mozzy Sails talks grip. Specifically the new Rooster Brushed EVA Pro Grip....
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