John Braga - DMS 130 - November 2005

November 2005

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Work is reduced this month. I cannot do much in the dark evenings, and I am busy during most of the days. But I am aiming to fit the new rear bulkead and the steel nearside corner panel this month. After struggling to drill steel with the normal HSS drills, I "invested" in expensive Dewalt "Extreme" drills, which are a great improvement, and mean I can drill through steel plate even with a cordless drill. So I make a start by drill holes in the new corner panel, using the old panel as a template, and painting the rear bulkead prior to insertion.

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		5th. For all those hundreds of avid viewers who emailed to complain they can't click on a photo to enlarge when there aren't any, here's a photo. (Actually, it was only one person)
Stop Press! Bus saves barn from falling!
		15th. Rear bulkhead in position, with temporary fittings.
24th. 6 large bolts hold rear bulkhead in place. Smaller bolts will be added along the full length in due course.