[Rhodes22-list] CB Cleat - strong, permanent fix in blind space

Hank hnw555 at gmail.com
Sat Aug 19 20:49:24 EDT 2006


Mark,

Once the 5200 has set, then the string is no longer needed and can be cut
off and remnants pushed through with a nail or toothpick.  That block ain't
going nowhere!

Hank

On 8/19/06, mputnam1 at aol.com <mputnam1 at aol.com> wrote:
>
> Robert, this may be a dumb question, but what happens to the string?  Once
> you start putting the epoxy-fiber filler in place, do you cut the string
> off?  Or keep pulling up the piece of wood and fill around the string and
> then cut the string? (which would seem to leave a small hole)
>
> Thanks,
>
> - Mark
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: robert at squirrelhaven.com
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Sent: Sat, 19 Aug 2006 3:49 PM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] CB Cleat - strong, permanent fix in blind
> space
>
>
> Slim, I'm not sure of the exact situation that you describe,
> but the following is a generic fix that you can adapt to
> your circumstances.
>
> The attached drawings show one method of dealing with a cleat
> whose screws have pulled out of a fiberglass surface where the
> open space under that surface is not easily accessible.
>
> Drawing 1 shows the initial situation.  The cleat screws have
> pulled out of the fiberglass, leaving two ragged holes.
>
> Drawing 2 shows the preparation for the fix.  An oblong hole
> has been cut in the fiberglass and the edges have been
> beveled to improve adherence of a epoxy-fiberglass patch to
> be applied later.  The edge of the hole is at least 1/2" and
> optimally 1" away from the former screw holes.
>
> Drawing 3 shows the marine plywood reinforcing block being
> inserted thru the hole into the blind space.  Note that there
> is a hole in the middle and a piece of small stuff is used to
> control it.  The string will be used later to hold the block
> in place while sealant sets up.
>
> Drawing 4 shows the block being adhered in place, held up by
> the string.  Any adhesive could be used, but I prefer 3M 5200.
>
> Drawing 5 shows the epoxy-and-fiber filler in place, ready to
> be sanded down and finish-coated (gel-coat, paint or epoxy).
>
> Drawing 6 shows the finished repair with the cleat in place.
>
> /Robert Skinner         Coordinates N43° 41.330', W70° 24.889'
> --------------------------------------------------------------
> Slim wrote:
> >
> > Rummy,
> >
> > Last time I squirted some two-part epoxy into and across the holes,
> > redrilled and screwed it all back in.  It lasted less than a year and
> has
> > now stripped out again.  It's a thin layer of glass and hollow
> underneath.
> > There's nothing substantial for the goop to adhere to and no bulk for
> the
> > screws to bite on.
>
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