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 Post subject: When to replace battens?
PostPosted: Fri May 25, 2007 9:48 pm 
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Examining the battens, I've found one to be spintering, but not broken, near the luff. Is it time to replace it?
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If you've got enough material left, trim the end and put a batten cap on it to eliminate the splitting.

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Duct tape.

No - seriously! 1 layer around the end will hold it together and keep it from slitting further.
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