[Rhodes22-list] removing tabernacle

[Graham Stewart]

Where something is adhering to fiberglass with 5200 I think a sufficient whack to break the bond is likely to remove the gel coat before the bond breaks. A whack might work for a metal to metal bond but I would still be very careful especially for something like cast aluminum. 

Graham Stewart
Agile, Rodes 22, 1976
Kingston Ontario


-----Original Message-----
From: Rhodes22-list [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Ric Stott
Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2020 8:09 AM
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Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] removing tabernacle

Careful wack with Rubber mallet!!
Ric
Dadventure

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> On Oct 26, 2020, at 11:43 PM, Chris Geankoplis <chrisgeankoplis at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hey Jesse,
> Sounds like PL5200. Strongest stuff in the world. Just about impossible to
> remove. You might make a hack saw frame but with the blade at 90 degrees to
> a normal one. Slowly cut between the cabin roof and tabernacle. At some
> point you can apply a rotational motion and should get it off.  You will
> Have an ugly scarred area. Research to see if they have come up with a
> solvent for 5200. If so, use that rather than the butchery method. Good
> luck.
> 
> Chris Geankoplis
> Enosis.
> 
>> On Mon, 26 Oct 2020 at 21:51, Jesse Shumaker <jesse.laten.shumaker at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi, I'm attempting to remove the mast tabernacle in order to install the
>> Dwyer Halyard Organizer plate (part DH288).  The three screws came out
>> easily, but the tabernacle is still attached very strongly with an
>> adhesive.  I don't know what adhesive was used.  The adhesive is colored
>> white.  I tried heating up the plate with a soldering iron and tried to
>> squeeze in a razor but have been unable to break the seal.
>> 
>> I would appreciate any tips from the group on how to free the tabernacle
>> from the cabin top.  Thanks in advance for any advice!
>> 
>> Jesse Shumaker
>> S/V Zephyr
>>