[Rhodes22-list] removing tabernacle

[Chris Geankoplis]

Oh I like Ric’s approach better!  Try that first!
Chris Geankoplis
Enosis

On Tue, 27 Oct 2020 at 08:09, Ric Stott <ric at stottarchitecture.com> wrote:

> Careful wack with Rubber mallet!!
> Ric
> Dadventure
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Oct 26, 2020, at 11:43 PM, Chris Geankoplis <
> chrisgeankoplis at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Hey Jesse,
> > Sounds like PL5200. Strongest stuff in the world. Just about impossible
> to
> > remove. You might make a hack saw frame but with the blade at 90 degrees
> to
> > a normal one. Slowly cut between the cabin roof and tabernacle. At some
> > point you can apply a rotational motion and should get it off.  You will
> > Have an ugly scarred area. Research to see if they have come up with a
> > solvent for 5200. If so, use that rather than the butchery method. Good
> > luck.
> >
> > Chris Geankoplis
> > Enosis.
> >
> >> On Mon, 26 Oct 2020 at 21:51, Jesse Shumaker <
> jesse.laten.shumaker at gmail.com>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> Hi, I'm attempting to remove the mast tabernacle in order to install the
> >> Dwyer Halyard Organizer plate (part DH288).  The three screws came out
> >> easily, but the tabernacle is still attached very strongly with an
> >> adhesive.  I don't know what adhesive was used.  The adhesive is colored
> >> white.  I tried heating up the plate with a soldering iron and tried to
> >> squeeze in a razor but have been unable to break the seal.
> >>
> >> I would appreciate any tips from the group on how to free the tabernacle
> >> from the cabin top.  Thanks in advance for any advice!
> >>
> >> Jesse Shumaker
> >> S/V Zephyr
> >>
>