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Old 03-13-2004 | 01:29 PM
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I had some scrap wood lying around from a new deck and got the Idea that the pieces would make some good wheel chocks. Thought somebody might find this useful.
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Looks like someone was cutting stair horses!
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Went to Home Depot and got some lag bolts and washers. Total cost for 4 chocks....$10.50
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Craig-looks like the center line of that one bolt wandered a bit. Did you coat your holes with epoxy?
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Old 03-13-2004 | 02:38 PM
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Originally posted by Cord
Craig-looks like the center line of that one bolt wandered a bit. Did you coat your holes with epoxy?
Dude,
I did it all freehand and marked nothing. Didn't epoxy anything either, it's pressure treated wood and I have 12 more pieces-they should last a lifetime!! Wasn't looking for perfection, just functionality!
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craig...you ever sell your 223?
 
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Old 03-13-2004 | 02:55 PM
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Originally posted by halffast_2003
craig...you ever sell your 223?
Yep..Sold it to the first person that came to look at it last September!! I loved that boat!
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Old 03-13-2004 | 04:42 PM
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Here's my drive stand
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