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Old 02-02-2012, 09:59 PM
gofastsandman gofastsandman is offline
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Originally Posted by skippertee View Post
Thanks for the encouragements.

GW204 - The president of Seacast suggested spraying inside the transom with iso-alcohol to dry the wood out to make it easier to removed with home chisel. The oil was easily cleaned with acetone.

McGili - The chainsaw I used was electric & had a 16" chain. Seacast & others suggested drilling holes with a wood bit or auger, but because of the wetness, it was very, very slow. So I sharpened the chainsaw & sent to town. After a short period, you develop a rhythm. My homemade chisel was made from a #5 rebar, 40" long, ground approx to center of rebar & approx 4" long. Opposite side was beveled for the point.
Nicely thought out SkipperT and friends.

Cheers,
GFS

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