tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838085020802983098.post8003221283061049266..comments2023-11-02T05:56:03.596-07:00Comments on Mid-Atlantic Musings: Mast tube part II.George Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15375041586503979232noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838085020802983098.post-62860469492988009162019-03-11T11:47:14.189-07:002019-03-11T11:47:14.189-07:00After the initial lay-up kicked off, we banded the...After the initial lay-up kicked off, we banded the top 4 inches and the bottom 2 inches of the tube with several more layers of glass with the notion that those areas would experience most of the load from the mast. The mid section of the tube is just along for the ride, so to speak. George Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15375041586503979232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838085020802983098.post-65622852627463963152019-03-11T11:40:21.385-07:002019-03-11T11:40:21.385-07:00Nice job. I was thinking the foam would require a ...Nice job. I was thinking the foam would require a big number one persuader to get it out, which is often the case. The wall thickness looks robust and is going to make a good strong mast step - well done.Alden Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06601028197387499096noreply@blogger.com