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Old 10-30-2012, 07:54 PM
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my skeg has a VERY MILD bend in it [ bravo xz ] . can this be straightened by me. any suggestions.
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Big sledge hammer flush on one side, then hit the other side with 1-2lb sledge hammer.
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And blocks of wood to cushion the blows.. They can be moved to get it back in line.
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I've used blocks of wood and large c-clamps.
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