Stus-List Re: Lewmar Small hatch handle

2021-07-22 Thread Rod Stright via CnC-List
Thanks Charlie that's what I used the first time snd the second time I used 6-10 epoxy and sanded the surfaces and cleaned them before gluing and clamping them for several days. Makes me wonder if I should use GE Plexus again! Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 22, 2021, at 8:20 PM, cenelson wrote:

Stus-List Re: Lewmar Small hatch handle

2021-07-22 Thread cenelson via CnC-List
I have used the Plexus (I think) that Lewmar recommended on two different small hatches on my 1995 C&C.  One I think I did twice in 25+ years, the other is still holding.  Given the stress that can be put on the handle/portlight plastic ‘joint’, I was amazed that it held at all—certainly would no

Stus-List Lewmar Small hatch handle

2021-07-22 Thread Rod Stright via CnC-List
Anyone have experience with securing the handle on the small hatch handle. The handle in this case is glued to the hatch and is not through bolted like the bigger hatches. The newer version has a bolt through handle so I assume they have lost of issues with the handles falling off. I have used tw

Stus-List Re: Broken Bolt in Epoxy

2021-07-22 Thread Kevin Driscoll via CnC-List
I would think a small butane torch from Dremel or Benzomatic would do the trick as well. The flame is small and focused but intense. I keep one on board mostly for hot knifing ropes. This is the kit I use: https://us.dremel.com/en_US/products/-/show-product/tools/2000-01-versatip-precision-butane-t