I've got a small surface crack appearing in the center of my boom. The yard
says I should drill a hole in each end of it to stop it from spreading and
relieve the stress. An Air Force veteran told me the did the same thing to
the aluminum on the planes when cracks appears and the same type of
technique is used on horse hooves when they crack. Since I'm not cash rich
right now, I'd like to get two more reliable seasons out of this boom. I'd
appreciate any input, thanks in advance.

Jeff Dowder

What boat? Size boom? How long is the crack? End or mid boom
sheeting? Any attachments (bails) near the crack?


The drilled holes will stop the crack from spreading, unless something
is very wrong and what caused the crack will continue to stress your
boom till it cracks again. If you're worried about it, why not take
the boom to a weld shop?

Whatever you do , DO NOT INSERT PIPE INSIDE THE BOOM!

--
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"Jeff Dowder" wrote in message
k.net...
I've got a small surface crack appearing in the center of my boom.
The yard
says I should drill a hole in each end of it to stop it from
spreading and
relieve the stress. An Air Force veteran told me the did the same
thing to
the aluminum on the planes when cracks appears and the same type of
technique is used on horse hooves when they crack. Since I'm not
cash rich
right now, I'd like to get two more reliable seasons out of this
boom. I'd
appreciate any input, thanks in advance.

Jeff Dowder

"Jeff Dowder" wrote
I've got a small surface crack appearing in the center of my boom.
The yard
says I should drill a hole in each end of it to stop it from
spreading and
relieve the stress.

You have a talking lawn??!?

... An Air Force veteran told me the did the same
thing to
the aluminum on the planes when cracks appears and the same type of
technique is used on horse hooves when they crack. Since I'm not
cash rich
right now, I'd like to get two more reliable seasons out of this
boom. I'd
appreciate any input, thanks in advance.


They're right about relieveing the stress, this technique is fairly
common. But drilling holes at the ends of the crack are not going to do
anything about the stress which caused the crack in the first place.


Scott Vernon wrote:
What boat? Size boom? How long is the crack? End or mid boom
sheeting? Any attachments (bails) near the crack?


Important considerations! Also whether the crack is around the bottom of
the boom or lengthwise along the side.


The drilled holes will stop the crack from spreading, unless something
is very wrong and what caused the crack will continue to stress your
boom till it cracks again. If you're worried about it, why not take
the boom to a weld shop?


There's a very good idea. At the very least, some JB Weld! Personally
I'd think about laminating some S-glass tape along the boom over the
crack. Cheaper than a weld shop, unless you know the guy.


Whatever you do , DO NOT INSERT PIPE INSIDE THE BOOM!

uh-oh, You're going to get double-putzed now.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King

On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 10:37:10 -0500, DSK wrote
this crap:


They're right about relieveing the stress, this technique is fairly
common. But drilling holes at the ends of the crack are not going to do
anything about the stress which caused the crack in the first place.


You are a ****ing moron. He should replace the boom. you already
know it, but you don't have the balls to say it.





This post is 100% free of steroids

"Horvath" wrote about that weenie DSK...

You are a ****ing moron. He should replace the boom. you already
know it, but you don't have the balls to say it.


Or one could cut the boom in two and sleeve it or insert pipes like
I did in my boom.

CN

"Capt. Neal®" wrote

Or one could cut the boom in two and sleeve it or insert pipes like
I did in my boom.
If one is a , trailer trash, theiving, no account pennyless yokel.

I already warned him KNOT to do this, Neal. You're a day late and a
dollar short, as usual.

SBV

On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 18:44:05 -0500, Capt. Neal®
wrote this crap:


"Horvath" wrote about that weenie DSK...

You are a ****ing moron. He should replace the boom. you already
know it, but you don't have the balls to say it.


Or one could cut the boom in two and sleeve it or insert pipes like
I did in my boom.

That's a stupid thing to do. What about the lines that run through
the boom?





This post is 100% free of steroids

"Jeff Dowder" wrote in message
k.net...
I've got a small surface crack appearing in the center of my boom. The
yard
says I should drill a hole in each end of it to stop it from spreading....

Drill the holes - it works.

Jeff Dowder wrote:
: I've got crack in my boom.

better keep it quiet, d00d else katywails might report you to the drug
squad.

: Jeff Dowder

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"Steve Leyland" wrote in
message ...
Jeff Dowder wrote:
: I've got crack in my boom.

better keep it quiet, d00d else katywails might report you to the drug
squad.

: Jeff Dowder

--
Steve Leyland
mhm32x16 Smeeter#24 WSD#41
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================================================== ====================
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And saw what I never had seen;
A Chapel was built in the midst,
Where I used to play on the green.

And the gates of this Chapel were shut
And "Thou shalt not," writ over the door;
So I turned to the Garden of Love
That so many sweet flowers bore.

And I saw it was filled with graves,
And tombstones where flowers should be;
And priests in black gowns were walking their rounds,
And binding with briars my joys and desires."

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================================================== ====================
"When the Earth has been ravaged and the animals are dying, a tribe of
people from all races, creeds and colours shall put their faith in
deeds, not words, and make the land green again. They shall be known as
Warriors of the Rainbow, protectors of the environment."

Native American prophecy


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|,4) ./ ' ; ;/'
'-~~;'@ ( ; ;
_.--'' _.-_..' .;.'
(,_..----''' (,..--''

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