docmoss@tampabay.rr.com writes: > In installing the plugs glue or caulk of some kind is used and >usually, or quite often, fills the screw head slot or philips design >head. >Cleaning out a robertson to get a screwdriver head into the screw >might be a >monumental problems if you have a lot of them to remove Someone suggested filling the Robertson head with candle wax or soap before installing the teak-plug. Haven't tried it, but it makes sense....

Richter-Pooh@rocketmail.com writes: >I'm not against the Robertsons, just wanted to help >avoid the potential problem of not having the right >tool. If I didn't have 100 lbs of SST Phillips heads >aboard, I might be tempted to switch. Mark, now that you are half converted we'll remove your picture from the post-office posters at the border crossings. Furthermore expect a giftwrap present with a red and green Robertson driver next time you cross the 49th..... Ciao - George

j.morson@worldnet.att.net writes: > To remove glue and other material from screwheads I use a >dremel with a small engraving bit Ah yes, the DREMEL. Don't leave the bunker without it!! Actually I have a small blade screwdriver(in the trade at Honeywell we called it a "diddler") that is just about exactly the width of a red Robertson. With that and a gentle blow from a ball peen hammer, the contents of the screwhead flies right out. May be I got lucky, but it works for me.

elnav@uniserve.com writes: >While I don't recommend everyone play around with several liters of >sulphuric acid in open containers; it can be done with care. I always do it in the living room over a white wool carpet. You can see the effect of drops of H2SO4 almost immediately - and so can the admiral BGN

A few days ago someone talked about a chemical they add to their batteries to cure sulfation and it works for them. Dummy me did not write down the name of the product. Could someone less forgetful than I please resend the info? TIA - George of Scaramouche

branchkw@bellsouth.net writes: >We were told last night that upon entering Canada we must have a VHF >license. Is there any truth to that? The speaker informed us that There is a comfortable agreement in the maritime world between our countries and the gist (or at least the intent) of it is that if you are legally licensed in your own country to use specific transmitting/receiving equipment, you are alright in the visiting country. Come on up already - we'll make you comfortable. George of Scaramouche in Lake Ontario, Canada P.s: That "agreement" does NOT apply to guns - beware!

HallquistS@immunex.com writes: >A U.S. citizen does need to hold a Restricted Radiotelephone >Operator's >Permit (RROP) )to transmit legally on VHF frequencies in Canada >from a >vessel. See http://www.ncf.ca/boating/us.html. > >An RROP costs $50. I know because I just received mine. It >basically is a >wallet-sized piece of paper that has your name on it. No test is >required, >just an application indicating your name and address I find that disconcerting. A Canadian needs a similar licence -ROC. But you need to take a course and pass an examination. The idea is - I am told - to educate the operator in clear and conscise use of language and especially emergency procedures, correct use of calling channel etc, and avoid the "Breaker - breaker, got your ears on good buddy" type conversations from the highway CBs. George of Scaramouche on Lake Ontario, Canada

runninmatt@mindspring.com writes: >Does this smell with Espars bother anyone else? Only everyone near them who have to inhale their exhaust fumes....

e16@telus.net writes: >3) they are expanding distribution in the US as fast as they can And there is a tiny little maple leaf engraved on the head of each and everyone of their fasteners. Chimo - George of Scaramouche, Canada of course! BGN

arider@bellsouth.net writes: >WHERE IS THE FUN ??? Bob, I thought about it, especially considering I frequently had been on the receiving end of that "discipline" in an earlier life. But the person asking the question is obviously so new and green, that we might easily scare him off list and perhaps even off trawler-crawling. Be this our first act of kindness this year.....George