[Rhodes22-list] Update on IMF outhaul/furling running rigging changes made over the winter

[Michael McKay]

Rivets are often a good option as well. 

Michael McKay
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> On Dec 7, 2021, at 11:50 PM, Reuben Mezrich <reuben.mezrich at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Glad you mentioned this… I was just going to use sheet mettal screws
> 
> Reuben Mezrich
> Cell: 410-499-8922
> 
>> On Dec 7, 2021, at 6:10 PM, Jesse Shumaker <jesse.laten.shumaker at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Peter, thanks for getting back to Rueben with the details. I used the same
>> block that you mentioned.  It's been busy at work recently, hence my slow
>> responses.  Rueben, you're probably already tracking on this, but I had to
>> tap the threads in the boom for the screws on the cheek block.
>> 
>> Jesse
>> 
>>> On Tue, Dec 7, 2021 at 3:38 PM Reuben Mezrich <reuben.mezrich at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Thanks again
>>> 
>>> Reuben Mezrich
>>> Cell: 410-499-8922
>>> 
>>>>>> On Dec 7, 2021, at 4:11 PM, Peter Nyberg <peter at sunnybeeches.com> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Reuben,
>>>>> 
>>>>> The block at the end of the boom is a cheek block.  I'm pretty sure the
>>> specific model is a Ronstan 20mm (Ronstan model #RF20151, Defender item
>>> #614283).  I don't recall the size of the screws used.  I'd guess #6, but
>>> it might have been #8.  Length would be 1/2" or 3/4".  Using screws a bit
>>> longer than necessary in this location wouldn't adversely affect anything.
>>>> 
>>>> --Peter
>>>> 
>>>>> On 2021-12-07, at 01:40:55 EST, Reuben Mezrich wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> If I might ask two more questions....
>>>>> What kind and size block is used at the end of the mast to turn the
>>> outhaul line
>>>>> back to the mast?
>>>>> If screws are used to hold it....what size?
>>>>> Thanks
>>>>> --Reuben
>>>>> Reuben Mezrich
>>>>> Pelican Cove in Sarasota and Back Bay, Boston
>>>>> Cell: 410-499-8922
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>