Tools and Supplies

A couple things have made work to date on Big Duck easier and more fun. The first is a Multi Function Power Tool - I got mine at Harbor Freight for $40.

Great for precise cuts, like this slot into the line locker

Or to get into tight places to clean things up.

The second thing is Raka Epoxy.

Unlike some harder to measure epoxies this one is a simple 2:1. It comes in multiple viscosities and setting speeds. For $18 you can get a Sample Kit.  http://store.raka.com/epoxysamplekit.aspx which is great for any small project. They ship the day you order and for me that means I have it the next day.

There's another item in the epoxy pic, it's a pallet knife. Great for mixing and applying small batches of epoxy. Artists use them to mix oil paint. Nice thin flexible steel blade.

And while we're at it - a good way to tame 5200 is with a syringe.

I like to fill all holes with 5200 before I put the fastener in.

I use a' horse' needle from Tractor Supply for filling holes from the inside out.

Maybe tomorrow it'll quit raining and I can finish up that reconstruction?