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Squib's Refit - Workshop Projects - Wood Dust - Installing Inspection Hatches and Sensors in Tanks /66
May 9, 2024 · 16 min · 730 views
What this video covers
Refitting the pocket catamaran Squib involves various workshop tasks, including structural repairs and tank modifications.0:16 The owner uses thickened epoxy to bond wood components, confirming the strength of the adhesive by testing scrap pieces where the wood fails before the bond.2:37 To create wood dust for thickening epoxy, the crew experiments with a mortar, a coffee grinder, and an electric hacker, finding that manual grinding produces the finest material for filling gaps in window frames and a windvane console.4:24
The project also includes installing inspection ports and tank sensors in the stainless steel water tanks.9:30 After sanding off surface rust, the owner identifies internal baffle plates, which restricts the placement of the inspection ports to the center section of each tank.9:44 Using a jigsaw, the owner cuts the openings, deburs the edges, and secures the port rings with recycled screws and nuts.9:56 Sikaflex sealant ensures a watertight fit, and self-locking nuts prevent loosening from vibration.14:20 The owner also trims the tank sensors to the required depth to ensure accurate readings.10:44
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