At 04:48 PM 7/25/00 -0500, you wrote: >I would not drill the bolt holes untill I had pulled the pin block back with >pipe clamps (lots of pipe clamps) as far as possible or as far as I intend >it to go. This will prevent the wood chips made while drilling the bolt >holes from falling down in the gap and causing more problems. >John Dewey > Also keeps the hole straight through both parts of the block/frame. Don't bother asking how I found THAT out!<G> Can use a vacuum to help remove debris before clamping, AND to help pull glue down into the crack by applying from underneath. Guy Fort Stinkin' Desert, or "Busted-Backframe City" (ultra-dry)
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