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    Boat restoration tools/materials question.

    Want to go ahead and say thanks to everyone posting in this thread, all great responses, just been busy the past few days with trying to find info about this boat. Will post pics tomorrow for sure.
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    Boat restoration tools/materials question.

    '70-72' Marlin Neptune BTW. By Superior Plastics out of Oregon.
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    Boat restoration tools/materials question.

    Center stringer has some rot towards the motor. Most would say replace the stringer but im going to sister it and glass it up. Gonna remove the rot of course. Already drilled, rot only went ~9/16" deep. Filling the drill holes with bubble gum in the morning. Sorry as **** about not posting...
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    Boat restoration tools/materials question.

    Thanks for the link btw, gonna joi. That hulltruth site for sure
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    Boat restoration tools/materials question.

    Got all the old foam out. Stringers are pretty damned solid. Might patch them up a bit further aft. Going fairly well, I was thinking when. i got it that I' d only get a few seasons out of it (wanted to see how well i maintain them before i spend good money on a nice one), looks like i'll get at...
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    Boat restoration tools/materials question.

    Finally got me a boat! Needs new floor, stringers and transom are good. Have some questions, also welcome to any tips. I have experience with fiberglass and composites, but dont know **** about the woods/resins/foams etc. -Where's the best place online to buy flotation foam? Any preferred...
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    Need help. Getting into electronics need special tools .

    Use the knipex for flush cutting installed ties. Remove ties with somethign else. Installed ties have to be cut with flush cutters (so they dont damage wire), no getting around it, all im saying is that you should have a designated tie removal plier. MG 1300 is amazing and truly recommend for...
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    Need help. Getting into electronics need special tools .

    I wasnt trying to be dude, I am sorry. But when whats his nuts flat out said that they cant be I insinuated it as him calling me a liar. I try to be helpful, hope I was.
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    Need help. Getting into electronics need special tools .

    Of me? Im not much to look at... And I dont keep dull flush cuts.
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    Need help. Getting into electronics need special tools .

    Thats precisely what im saying, yes.
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    Need help. Getting into electronics need special tools .

    Most of the flush cuts you buy for wire are only rated for 20awg, if you use them to cut zip ties it will ruin them quickly. Take my advice or dont. It's all in the initial hardness of whatever youre cutting. Cuts insulation at angle, hits wire close to flush. Diagonal snips doesnt make a...
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    Need help. Getting into electronics need special tools .

    Yeah youre right im totally talking out of my *** here.... LOL
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    Need help. Getting into electronics need special tools .

    Hakko for soldering station, used to be a Weller guy but the last two I bought from them took a **** within 12 months of light use. Pro America makes some great precision pliers for the money. Ive always liked aven tweezers, especially the color coded esd ones, on amazon for ~$27. I'd recommend...
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    Need 1/4 Extensions

    Koken.
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    A Weird Snap On Box

    Taco box. Made for aircaft mechanics. Best boxes ever made, IMO. I'll throw money at someone for the back cabinet doors.
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    Moving to Hawaii - Honolulu - what's there?

    I hated that place. Guam>Hawaii.
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    SK vs Armstrong vs Wright Combination Wrenches

    Yeah, WG's are really short. Wish they had a longer beam, still the best wrenches out there though, imo.
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    Moving big Snap On Box-Loading/Securing

    That guy is a ****** BOSS
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