Do you plug screw holes below the waterline?
Naturally, any time you’re working on something below the waterline you need to be careful—you certainly don’t want to allow water intrusion, nor do you want to expose any coring in the hull or transom to water. Fortunately, it’s a pretty easy job—tune in for this short Boating Tips video, to see how it’s done.
Do you know the size of a screwdriver?
Most sets of driver heads or screwdrivers have at least one of these types of screwdrivers. In addition to length of the screw, screw diameters / major diameter, and gauge size, the packaging of many screws contains acronyms.
Is it necessary to plug old screws in boats?
This method of plugging old screw holes is effective, and will save you from a trip to the repair shop. Whether you’re swapping out an old fishfinder transducer, changing a through-hull accessory, or just getting an old boat ready for some new life on the water, it may be necessary to plug old screw holes that lie beneath the waterline.
Can a flat screwdriver be used on sheet metal?
Often they are self-tapping meaning that they may not always need a hole drilled into the source before they are inserted. Sheet metal screws come in several different sizes and styles. A traditional (“flat”) screwdriver cannot be used on sheet metal cross head screws. It is a cross-shaped head kind of screw (see image).
Most sets of driver heads or screwdrivers have at least one of these types of screwdrivers. In addition to length of the screw, screw diameters / major diameter, and gauge size, the packaging of many screws contains acronyms.
What kind of water line do I need for my ice maker?
Purchase the noted amount of ¼ inch flexible water supply line. You can use copper line or braided steel water line. Plastic tubing is also available. Many professionals prefer copper tubing, but plastic tubing is most commonly sold with ice maker installation kits.
What kind of screws to use for tapered shank?
For straight-shank screws, the less expensive straight-bit design works fine. For tapered-shank wood screws, use a countersink fitted with a tapered-shank bit. Countersink bits are available with or without stop collars. An adjustable stop collar lets you set the maximum depth of the countersink for more consistent results.
How do you install a water line for a refrigerator?
How to install a refrigerator water line will vary depending on where you plan to tap the water supply in your home. If your sink has a shut-off valve, you can tap it using a tee fitting . The tee fitting should fit the threads of your valve, while the third outlet should have an outside diameter of 1/4-inch for the refrigerator water line.
