Bones

Bones

I do how-to videos and educational videos along with sailing, motorcycle mechanics, sewing, and any random hobbies I pick up!

September 30, 2023

September 30, 2023

August 30, 2023

August 30, 2023

how a tps sensor works

how a tps sensor works

Fast sailboat!!  Capri 13

Fast sailboat!! Capri 13

13' sailboat

13' sailboat

AMF minifish tiller to long?

AMF minifish tiller to long?

AMF Apollo sailboat

AMF Apollo sailboat

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  • @MIKEMAKESTHINGS
    @MIKEMAKESTHINGS2 ай бұрын

    Nice table.

  • @quochuync
    @quochuync2 ай бұрын

    I'm definitely gonna make a table extension like this for sewing larger piece of material.

  • @user-ox6nc6ly7f
    @user-ox6nc6ly7f2 ай бұрын

    i'm machinist, my sewing machine arrive next wednesday... will try twin needle but don't know where using it. mods for this machine looks limitless.

  • @user-ox6nc6ly7f
    @user-ox6nc6ly7f2 ай бұрын

    with a larger hole, can this machine sew with a twin needle? can it grab both threads.

  • @USMC0331Veteran
    @USMC0331Veteran2 ай бұрын

    I have not tried it, but it's a super simple setup. Depending on your mechanical and fabrication abilities, I could see how it might work? The main shaft that holds the needle would need some modification as well.

  • @ryanmichalski7420
    @ryanmichalski74202 ай бұрын

    I have been thinking about getting one of these machines to learn car interior upholstery. I am deciding between this one, and a Rex sewing machine(about 400$) which are one of the few clones of the Sailrite ultra feed machines (about 1000$) for around a 100$ with a few upgrades and some tuning that it might need its seems like a good option.

  • @followme8238
    @followme82382 ай бұрын

    When you turn the presser foot to change direction, does it lock into place or does it free-float?

  • @anarchytelevision8445
    @anarchytelevision84453 ай бұрын

    Nice 🙂👍🏻

  • @NitrousFTW871
    @NitrousFTW8713 ай бұрын

    I wished my machine would have worked correctly, such a cool sewing machine

  • @AntjieMJ
    @AntjieMJ3 ай бұрын

    Which needles and thread you using?

  • @NitrousFTW871
    @NitrousFTW8714 ай бұрын

    Good video and nice ending with help for mental illness and getting treatment

  • @TheSproox
    @TheSproox4 ай бұрын

    Is the stitch length adjustable?

  • @USMC0331Veteran
    @USMC0331Veteran4 ай бұрын

    It is adjustable by tightening or loosening a screw under the levers.

  • @user-vp1mx1ni9x
    @user-vp1mx1ni9x4 ай бұрын

    да ты гонишь.не проще купить нормальную машинку?

  • @USMC0331Veteran
    @USMC0331Veteran4 ай бұрын

    I respect your point. The reason I use this is because of the 360° walking foot, and this machine is just 100USD and still sews through heavy leather. This video was just to show it doing a simple task. Thank you for commenting!

  • @rutaselbotana7425
    @rutaselbotana74254 ай бұрын

    Hello friend, good evening, I am writing to you from here in Mexico, I have one of those machines, I am expanding my business with the manufacture of wallets and belts. But I have a problem with my machine. It sews but the thread seems to get tangled at the bottom and it gets hard and that's when the thread breaks. I hope you can help me.

  • @USMC0331Veteran
    @USMC0331Veteran4 ай бұрын

    It sounds like your tension or the timing could be slightly off. The 2 bolts on the slide bar that operates the bobbin may be just slightly out of alignment. Once you get it working better, mark your cams and all adjustments with a center punch in case it gets loose and out of time. I hope this helps 🙏

  • @Todah139
    @Todah1395 ай бұрын

    Buenas tardes saludos amigo por favor información sobre la máquina de coser calzados gracias vivo en Ecuador y tengo 64 años gracias gracias información gracias

  • @USMC0331Veteran
    @USMC0331Veteran5 ай бұрын

    ¡gracias por tu comentario! ¡He adjuntado un enlace a Amazon donde es posible que puedas comprar uno! Se necesita un poco de ajuste para que funcionen correctamente, pero hay muchos videos en KZread que ayudan a explicar cómo configurarlo. mucha suerte mi amigo! ColouredPeas The New Cobbler Machine 10 -Bearings,Shoe Repair Hand Leather Sewing Machine, Shoe Cobbler Machine with Nylon Line, Manual Mending for Leather/Shoes/Bags/Clothes/Quilts/Coats/Trousers… a.co/d/bkHVPdZ

  • @Todah139
    @Todah1395 ай бұрын

    POR FAVOR INFORMACIÓN SOBRE LA MÁQUINA GRACIAS TENGO 64 AÑOS Y VIVO EN ECUADOR GRACIAS 🙏🙏

  • @USMC0331Veteran
    @USMC0331Veteran5 ай бұрын

    ¡Gracias por tu comentario! ¡He adjuntado un enlace a Amazon donde es posible que puedas comprar uno! Se necesitan algunos ajustes para que funcionen correctamente, pero hay muchos videos en KZread que ayudan a explicar cómo configurarlo. ¡buena suerte mi amigo! ColouredPeas The New Cobbler Machine 10 -Bearings,Shoe Repair Hand Leather Sewing Machine, Shoe Cobbler Machine with Nylon Line, Manual Mending for Leather/Shoes/Bags/Clothes/Quilts/Coats/Trousers… a.co/d/bkHVPdZ

  • @Todah139
    @Todah1395 ай бұрын

    Good afternoon friend I am 64 years old I need a sewing machine for shoes please information thank you USE TRANSLATOR LIVE IN ECUADOR THANK YOU ANSWER PLEASE

  • @USMC0331Veteran
    @USMC0331Veteran5 ай бұрын

    ¡Gracias por tu comentario! ¡He adjuntado un enlace a Amazon donde es posible que puedas comprar uno! Se necesitan algunos ajustes para que funcionen correctamente, pero hay muchos videos en KZread que ayudan a explicar cómo configurarlo. ¡buena suerte mi amigo! ColouredPeas The New Cobbler Machine 10 -Bearings,Shoe Repair Hand Leather Sewing Machine, Shoe Cobbler Machine with Nylon Line, Manual Mending for Leather/Shoes/Bags/Clothes/Quilts/Coats/Trousers… a.co/d/bkHVPdZ

  • @Todah139
    @Todah1395 ай бұрын

    Tengo 64 años vivo en Ecuador gracias necesito una de esas máquinas gracias gracias

  • @USMC0331Veteran
    @USMC0331Veteran5 ай бұрын

    ¡Gracias por tu comentario! ¡He adjuntado un enlace a Amazon donde es posible que puedas comprar uno! Se necesitan algunos ajustes para que funcionen correctamente, pero hay muchos videos en KZread que ayudan a explicar cómo configurarlo. ¡buena suerte mi amigo! ColouredPeas The New Cobbler Machine 10 -Bearings,Shoe Repair Hand Leather Sewing Machine, Shoe Cobbler Machine with Nylon Line, Manual Mending for Leather/Shoes/Bags/Clothes/Quilts/Coats/Trousers… a.co/d/bkHVPdZ

  • @Todah139
    @Todah1395 ай бұрын

    Buenas tardes saludos amigo necesito una máquina de coser calzados información gracias 🙏 gracias gracias 🙏🙏

  • @USMC0331Veteran
    @USMC0331Veteran5 ай бұрын

    ColouredPeas The New Cobbler Machine 10 -Bearings,Shoe Repair Hand Leather Sewing Machine, Shoe Cobbler Machine with Nylon Line, Manual Mending for Leather/Shoes/Bags/Clothes/Quilts/Coats/Trousers… a.co/d/0TBKHHx ¡gracias por tu comentario! ¡He adjuntado un enlace a Amazon donde es posible que puedas comprar uno! Se necesita un poco de ajuste para que funcionen correctamente, pero hay muchos videos en KZread que ayudan a explicar cómo configurarlo. mucha suerte mi amigo!

  • @Todah139
    @Todah1395 ай бұрын

    Buenas tardes saludos amigo necesito una máquina de coser calzados gracias 🙏 gracias 🙏🙏

  • @USMC0331Veteran
    @USMC0331Veteran5 ай бұрын

    ¡Gracias por tu comentario! ¡He adjuntado un enlace a Amazon donde es posible que puedas comprar uno! Se necesitan algunos ajustes para que funcionen correctamente, pero hay muchos videos en KZread que ayudan a explicar cómo configurarlo. ¡buena suerte mi amigo! ColouredPeas The New Cobbler Machine 10 -Bearings,Shoe Repair Hand Leather Sewing Machine, Shoe Cobbler Machine with Nylon Line, Manual Mending for Leather/Shoes/Bags/Clothes/Quilts/Coats/Trousers… a.co/d/bkHVPdZ

  • @Todah139
    @Todah1395 ай бұрын

    Buenas tardes saludos amigo necesito una máquina de coser calzados por favor información gracias 🙏 gracias 🙏🙏🙏

  • @USMC0331Veteran
    @USMC0331Veteran5 ай бұрын

    ¡Gracias por tu comentario! ¡He adjuntado un enlace a Amazon donde es posible que puedas comprar uno! Se necesitan algunos ajustes para que funcionen correctamente, pero hay muchos videos en KZread que ayudan a explicar cómo configurarlo. ¡buena suerte mi amigo! ColouredPeas The New Cobbler Machine 10 -Bearings,Shoe Repair Hand Leather Sewing Machine, Shoe Cobbler Machine with Nylon Line, Manual Mending for Leather/Shoes/Bags/Clothes/Quilts/Coats/Trousers… a.co/d/bkHVPdZ

  • @USMC0331Veteran
    @USMC0331Veteran5 ай бұрын

    ¡Gracias por tu comentario! ¡He adjuntado un enlace a Amazon donde es posible que puedas comprar uno! Se necesitan algunos ajustes para que funcionen correctamente, pero hay muchos videos en KZread que ayudan a explicar cómo configurarlo. ¡buena suerte mi amigo! ColouredPeas The New Cobbler Machine 10 -Bearings,Shoe Repair Hand Leather Sewing Machine, Shoe Cobbler Machine with Nylon Line, Manual Mending for Leather/Shoes/Bags/Clothes/Quilts/Coats/Trousers… a.co/d/bkHVPdZ

  • @irinagiakouminakis8984
    @irinagiakouminakis89846 ай бұрын

    How did you make the base for the machine?

  • @USMC0331Veteran
    @USMC0331Veteran6 ай бұрын

    I had some pine scrap wood in the shop and just measured the height of the flywheel and cut it all out to fit. I used a bandsaw to cut the long notch and rounded edges. For the finishing, I just used a propain torch to highlight the wood grain and a damp cloth to wipe off the charing. Everything is held together with star bit wood screws. I hope this helps! If you have more questions about a specific part of the build, I'm happy to go into further detail!

  • @ricksworlddereaux2397
    @ricksworlddereaux23976 ай бұрын

    Good stiching..with that cheap Machine..it up to the craftmanship to the tailor..we in Europe not ussing these chinese clones..because we got original old adlers or singers availble for 100€ to 600€..🤔🇬🇧🇪🇺because them old Tailors passed away..year by year..

  • @user-vw5po3rv6l
    @user-vw5po3rv6l6 ай бұрын

    Junk. Save your money and buy a Cobra.

  • @USMC0331Veteran
    @USMC0331Veteran6 ай бұрын

    Hello, I understand that a Cobra would be a way nicer machine. I'm new at making videos, but most of my videos are centered around just getting into basic hobby level trades that I can help people get into relatively affordability. I mostly focus on helping disabled combat veterans find a hobby to help them find an outlet for their mental health. My primary job is in the mental health field, and I only work with veterans. My hope is that someday their skills and abilities will outgrow this machine and they sell off enough small homemade products, that if they choose to continue with their hobby and make it a vocation, they can then afford something like a Cobra. My machine was a gift, and after understanding how it works, I have it running flawlessly. You can say it's "junk" and being mass-produced in China, some likely are, but my experience with it and the Facebook community that helps each other get their machine tuned, mine has been anything but "junk" Thank you for commenting, and if you wouldn't mind, would you please consider leaving a link to a Cobra that you think would be the next step up? Have a great rest of the day!

  • @user-vw5po3rv6l
    @user-vw5po3rv6l6 ай бұрын

    Keep up the good work@@USMC0331Veteran

  • @rogergilkison5894
    @rogergilkison58946 ай бұрын

    I am liking all your shoe patcher videos! Can't wait to see more. That base is the best I have seen. You could definitely sell plans and make a build video. Thank You for your Service!

  • @USMC0331Veteran
    @USMC0331Veteran6 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I'll make a video at some point about the table and how it works!

  • @terryrosenthal5990
    @terryrosenthal59906 ай бұрын

    now u can add a motor & foot peddle.. I really like the flat table..

  • @anarchytelevision8445
    @anarchytelevision84452 ай бұрын

    Yeah I really like that table I want to build one for mine also

  • @Sirsandonthecoot
    @Sirsandonthecoot6 ай бұрын

    That's awsome good job I'm still thinking about getting one

  • @jenkins1979
    @jenkins19796 ай бұрын

    Did your sewing machine take much out of the box to get it running? I M thinking about one myself. Thank you

  • @USMC0331Veteran
    @USMC0331Veteran6 ай бұрын

    I got mine used from my father-in-law. They sometimes need some tuning, but they have lots of videos and a Facebook page to help you get it running.

  • @jenkins1979
    @jenkins19796 ай бұрын

    @@USMC0331Veteran thank you Sir

  • @eueueueu21
    @eueueueu216 ай бұрын

    @@USMC0331Veteran not trying to be mean, but why not get yourself one of those 300$ jacks or even a 150$ Chinese variant. That patcher will only give you a hard time

  • @USMC0331Veteran
    @USMC0331Veteran6 ай бұрын

    @eueueueu21 I've been having great luck so far. Hopefully, I'll keep having great results 👍 My father-in-law gave me this one, so I'm still pretty new to it.

  • @jenkins1979
    @jenkins19796 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. I learned leather working from my uncle who laws in WW II And learned it in rehab w/ military .I'm a 71 year old guy myself .I know some day I will pass and I'm not sure my family is interested in leather.Is there a place i can tell my family to donate all my tools to help veterans? Also where about do you live.? I ride motorcycles and I am always looking for a partner. Love your work and your videos .I learn more every day

  • @USMC0331Veteran
    @USMC0331Veteran6 ай бұрын

    I'm in southeast Oklahoma and work out of Paris Texas at the Red River Valley Veterans Memorial. If you want to donate anything to Veterans, I would suggest that you contact our office manager and main service officer Amy Burton-Eaves [email protected] Or [email protected] Thank you for your comment sir!

  • @jenkins1979
    @jenkins19796 ай бұрын

    Are you connected with military.I listened to your talk at end of video.?

  • @USMC0331Veteran
    @USMC0331Veteran6 ай бұрын

    I am a Marine Corps combat veteran from 2nd battalion 3rd Marines. Now I'm in the process for getting into social work as a mental health clinician for veterans. Thank you for your comment!

  • @jenkins1979
    @jenkins19796 ай бұрын

    Is this the machine with 10 bearings built in? Looks nice for the money.

  • @USMC0331Veteran
    @USMC0331Veteran6 ай бұрын

    I'm not thinking it's a 10 bearing, but I use a lubricant called Gibbs and it glides through easily. Thanks for the comment!

  • @GreyRose333
    @GreyRose3336 ай бұрын

    I am a new subscriber, as well as a new sewer. Thank you for your service and tutorials.

  • @USMC0331Veteran
    @USMC0331Veteran6 ай бұрын

    I'm going to get some new content up soon, and part 2 is on the way! Thank you for your comment and kind words!

  • @USMC0331Veteran
    @USMC0331Veteran6 ай бұрын

    I'm hoping to get some new content up soon, and part 2 is on the way! Thanks for the subscription and your kind words!

  • @USMC0331Veteran
    @USMC0331Veteran6 ай бұрын

    What would you like to learn next as a new sewing hobbyist?

  • @user-vw5po3rv6l
    @user-vw5po3rv6l6 ай бұрын

    Buy a Cobra.

  • @clementihammock7572
    @clementihammock75726 ай бұрын

    This China Leather Shoe Patcher as if re-making of an Antique Bradbury Leather Sewing Machine to benefit people like us as a whole, i.e. very affordable. 😁

  • @USMC0331Veteran
    @USMC0331Veteran6 ай бұрын

    It has been fun learning more about it! Thank you for the comment!

  • @clementihammock7572
    @clementihammock75726 ай бұрын

    Very impressive wood table top setup for China shoe patcher. Must be spending quite awhile to de-rust this walking foot.

  • @USMC0331Veteran
    @USMC0331Veteran6 ай бұрын

    There is a product called Gibbs in Texas, its like wd-40 on steroids and made it work so much easier! Thank you for your comment!

  • @johnurzi
    @johnurzi6 ай бұрын

    Just a heads up, be careful of getting magnets to close to the bobbin.

  • @USMC0331Veteran
    @USMC0331Veteran6 ай бұрын

    @johnurzi I remove my bobbin with a magnet too. So far I have not ran into any issues. The magnets for holding together the work piece are about an inch and a half away from the machine, and once I get the first line in, they just come off easy.

  • @USMC0331Veteran
    @USMC0331Veteran6 ай бұрын

    @johnurzi thank you for your comment, and the heads up!

  • @johnurzi
    @johnurzi6 ай бұрын

    I’m sorry you don’t want the magnet to pull bobbin up while you are sewing. I seen someone was tryin to use a magnet as guide or to hold a guide and it was pulling the bobbin out of the shuttle and would not sew.

  • @moisesmera7913
    @moisesmera79136 ай бұрын

    That looks great for 100$ machine. How long did u need to goof off with it before it worked?

  • @USMC0331Veteran
    @USMC0331Veteran6 ай бұрын

    Mine was a gift from my father-in-law, so he cleaned it up before it got to me. With that said, I have received lots of metal coated in cosmoline grease and I use a cup full of diesel fuel and a paint brush to remove and clean stuff like that. I hope this helps and thanks for the comment!

  • @USMC0331Veteran
    @USMC0331Veteran6 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I'm going to Tandy soon in Oklahoma city, I'll definitely be picking up markers!

  • @michaelstokes9177
    @michaelstokes91777 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your service

  • @USMC0331Veteran
    @USMC0331Veteran6 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @sloppyjoe3617
    @sloppyjoe36177 ай бұрын

    What you're doing is quilting and I think you did a really good job. There are a million and one videos on KZread if you want to learn more techniques on quilting. There are silver pens that you can get online for marking your lines, Amazon or TandyLeather sells them. I gave up on chalk a long time ago, too messy. Thanks for the mental help tips. 😀

  • @busterbrown4837
    @busterbrown48377 ай бұрын

    Thanks, great idea! When something comes out of adjustment you'll pay hell fixing it. I will mark mine tomorrow!

  • @USMC0331Veteran
    @USMC0331Veteran7 ай бұрын

    Right on! And best of luck!

  • @jamesw.3491
    @jamesw.34917 ай бұрын

    You did a really nice job on the stand. I would buy one. I'll be buying a machine this year for my leather working.

  • @USMC0331Veteran
    @USMC0331Veteran7 ай бұрын

    Thank you! These machines are good once you get it dialed in. I would recommend looking at the Facebook group (China leather shoe patcher) for additional information about leather work and tuning the machine.

  • @rogergilkison5894
    @rogergilkison58946 ай бұрын

    The stitching on my $100 machine looks just as good as the stitching on my $2500 machine.

  • @filstewart2380
    @filstewart23807 ай бұрын

    Link? Details? Like is the table included?

  • @USMC0331Veteran
    @USMC0331Veteran7 ай бұрын

    I was given mine on the 29th of December, so in still getting used to it. ColouredPeas (the Latest Upgraded Version 10 -Bearings) Shoe Repair Hand Sewing Machine, Shoe Cobbler Machine with Nylon Line, Manual Mending for Shoes/Bags/Clothes/Quilts/Coats/Trousers… a.co/d/73MdjEZ I made the table for the sewing machine to have more control over the material. This video is just showing how well it's working for me. I took some dialing in, but it worked great for me! Hopefully this helps!

  • @Sonny_Eclipse
    @Sonny_Eclipse Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, poorly designed is all I needed to hear and I will move on and look for another boat

  • @andrewe3095
    @andrewe3095 Жыл бұрын

    🤗 ᑭᖇOᗰOᔕᗰ

  • @alstevens6061
    @alstevens60612 жыл бұрын

    I just acquired an Apollo 16 sailboat. It is a 1980 so I have no idea if an owners manual with specs came with the boat. I just saw your video about reenforcing the chain plates. Definately something I will do. Does anyone have a pdf of the original brochure or manual that came with the boat that they would be willing to share? Tnx Al

  • @USMC0331Veteran
    @USMC0331Veteran2 жыл бұрын

    sailboatdata.com/sailboat/apollo-16

  • @USMC0331Veteran
    @USMC0331Veteran2 жыл бұрын

    I gave mine to a sailing school, and the manual with it. But hopefully you can find a pdf version.

  • @soarthewind2
    @soarthewind22 жыл бұрын

    What are the metal plate things on the side of the mast close to the bottom?

  • @USMC0331Veteran
    @USMC0331Veteran2 жыл бұрын

    In this video it shows the jib tensioner, is that what you are talking about? I donated this boat to a youth sailing club or I would send you some pictures of it

  • @soarthewind2
    @soarthewind22 жыл бұрын

    Just got a 1979 amc Apollo 16. Would like to chat with you about what you have done on your Apollo.

  • @USMC0331Veteran
    @USMC0331Veteran2 жыл бұрын

    It's a fun boat! Needs a few things as far as design goes but if you know how to do a bit of fiberglass work for reinforcements it is pretty easy.

  • @gordonipock9385
    @gordonipock93852 жыл бұрын

    From the perspective of the camera this doesn't look like my Capri Cyclone. More like a Laser or a Super Sunfish.

  • @USMC0331Veteran
    @USMC0331Veteran2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah it's not a cyclone, it a Capri 13. The cyclone is a bit heavier with a stronger mast. This came after Capri stopped making the cyclone and is like a force 5/laser. It's faster than both though and very light.

  • @gordonipock9385
    @gordonipock93852 жыл бұрын

    I have been confused whether a Capri Cyclone and a Capri 13 are the same thing. This has a lower foredeck and a smaller cockpit than my Cyclone. Also, the rigging is not the same. My Cyclone looks a lot like a Banshee or a slightly smaller version of a 420. It's not another big surfboard with a simple sail the way a Sunfish and Laser are.

  • @gordonipock9385
    @gordonipock93852 жыл бұрын

    Also, a Cyclone is nearly a foot wider than a Sunfish, although about the same length.

  • @USMC0331Veteran
    @USMC0331Veteran2 жыл бұрын

    @@gordonipock9385 you would probably enjoy the Capri 13, it has a great setup. Simple enough but still more options to trim the sail.

  • @gordonipock9385
    @gordonipock93852 жыл бұрын

    I have an old Thistle, but I cannot set the mast by myself. I bought the Cyclone looking for something easy to setup and sail by myself. I like that it does have a traditional sail that is hauled up by a halyard via a slot in the mast. The Cyclone mast also has a forestay and a heavier mast sheeting setup than this boat. I have a set of Snipe sails which will actually work well on the Cyclone. I might like something bigger (Mutineer and Buccaneer look like good boats) with a hinged mast step that would allow me to set the mast by myself. Or perhaps a 420.

  • @coastalsailor
    @coastalsailor3 жыл бұрын

    Hello! If it's not too much trouble Is there any chance that you would be able to send me a picture of the jib sheet cam cleat on this boat? This would make my day! I just purchased the same boat and have been trying to figure out how the jib cam cleat works for several days. I think mine has been bent because the cleat is facing upwards instead of to the stern and I was hoping to compare it to another none bent one. I can tell from the video we have the same one but it's hard to get a clear look from the video. my email is [email protected].

  • @karinmclaughlin1288
    @karinmclaughlin12884 жыл бұрын

    Hi, great videos. I have a silly question, please. Do the drain holes On the Capri require plugs, or does the boat drain as you sail? I have no plugs.

  • @USMC0331Veteran
    @USMC0331Veteran4 жыл бұрын

    No plugs in the 2 holes that go into the cockpit, there should be one plug that is directly under the rudder that needs to be plugged before you go sailing though. The one drain plug is threaded and if you don't have it you can find them on Amazon. Happy sailing!!

  • @johnrundle8769
    @johnrundle87694 жыл бұрын

    Snapped the mast on my son's Capri 13, any ideas where I could find a replacement or if its repairable with a sleeve?

  • @johnrundle8769
    @johnrundle87694 жыл бұрын

    @@USMC0331Veteran emailed you

  • @USMC0331Veteran
    @USMC0331Veteran4 жыл бұрын

    @@johnrundle8769 I'm looking at the pictures now and it looks fixable to me I will send you an email with details of what I recommend

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    @USMC0331Veteran4 жыл бұрын

    Hello John. I looked at your pictures and I know what I would do. If this were my boat, I would take it to a welding shop and bring three, 2 ft pieces of quarter inch angle aluminum, and 2 three-foot pieces of 1-inch diameter aluminum conduent. Since this is a cyclone you are in luck and welding the mast back together should not affect the sail. I would ask the welding shop to cut one inch off of each end or just past where the deformation is occurring around the broken edges. Using two pieces of the quarter inch angle aluminum on the outside and the two aluminum pipes in the inside (the quarter inch angled and round aluminum can be purchased at tractor supply or home Depot) they can tack the ends to the mast well past the break to ensure the mast is straight, and the pipe inside tacked to the bottom edge of the breaks and drilled and tacked every 4 inches down the mast to the pipe. The angled bars will act as a guide to force it strait. Since this mast is oval-shaped they will need to put one on the front of the mast as well. They only need to weld the angle aluminum at the very ends and at the break to secure the mast and ensure that it is straight. The two pieces of round aluminum conduit that is at least as thick as the mast material should Run through the mast on either side. Have them pop riveted in and then weld it. Then they should be able to run a really nice bead using a heliarc or a TIG welder around the freshly cut ends of the mast. I would ask them to weld pretty liberally due to the heat weakening the aluminum. They can then cut the angle iron back off if you wish for it to look like it did before, or they can completely weld lengthwise on both sides of the angle aluminum to the mast to ensure a stronger more rigid structure, as long as it doesn’t interfere with the rig. I would go with a stronger more rigid structure personally. None of this should cost very much. The angle aluminum is usually less than $30 at tractor supply but the well job is going to be up to the welder. I would search and shop around for a certified TIG welder. Putting a sleeve over this type of mast is not easy due to it being football shaped instead of round. The shape makes for a stronger mast when pressure is being put on it laterally as in when it's under load of the wind and sail. The reason I would use angle aluminum is because it would add more rigidity than flat bar stock aluminum. After the job is done, I would make sure and run a file through the area where the sail runs through the mast to ensure there is no snagging and ripping. I hope this helps!  If not I'm sure that you can find a mast somewhere on Craigslist or eBay for a last case resort. James Cash.