Selfdad wrote:
Got the 14T it's an 85 boat and looks likes its in better than good condition. The guy was right it's got a banana mast, I've got it tied between two fence posts and have pulled the bend out of it, now the heating and cooling of the sun will hopefully get the majority of the bend out, then I plan on sandwiching it between a couple two by sixes and slam it straight using through bolts and some big azz washers.
Was thinking about lining the gap between the boards with aluminum foil and using the hot coals from the fire place to add a little extra heat...anyone heard of this technique?
If you heat the aluminum any significant amount, you'll remove the temper and about 40% of the strength. Don't do it.