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« Last post by Nick Flint on Nov 04, 2024, 9:49 am »
Thanks John, Ian, Dave and Steve.
During my two weld school sessions of 5 mins per time, the effort I (personally) needed to put in seemed considerable and it's only when strength depletes does one realise how much "strength" AND joint health / comfort is taken for granted. Years ago I swam 100 lengths and felt better getting OUT. This would not happen nowadays. What is possible for "still strong people" looks sadly impossible as age raises its ugly head. I can get around MOST aspects of ageing (using levers, brains, tools, patience,) but its not always possible, without throwing "A Good Think" at it. This isn't a moan about aging, - Its a rally cry to NOT aging guys.
This nearly always elicits a solution. Ive not yet given up on remaking a new skirt, as it's so important for relaxed cruising. Going out for "a drag across fragile worn cardboard" isn't MY idea of contentment.
The spot welder looks very interesting. Is THIS worth a try? and THEN rent/ loan it out to members?
I accept Johns feelings over the big roller.
Perhaps a system could be designed to hold the work whilst being welded G clamps etc? Im just trying to find ways to carry on cruising. My skirt is currently hiding underneath the hull coldly snuggled up against my concrete flooring. Luckily, it cannot be lifted up for its service inspections yet.
When I run out of reasons to procrastinate- I shall decide on where I go from here.