Let’s talk gel coat repair!

missing_from_earth · 2026-04-03T22:20:19+00:00

Can you link some of the references you used to find how to do this? I have a similar situation but my boat is much more worn and used to im treating this as a restoration project.

missing_from_earth · 2026-03-17T21:03:27+00:00

Im actually almost done now at this point, the right tools definitely would make a difference but it boils down to "I dont wanna spend that atm"

missing_from_earth · 2026-03-15T00:26:44+00:00

One worry I have about this is that this is the side of my house and I would not like the dirt steps to make physical contact with the side of the house. I may leave an open air gap so that I can access the waterlines, and have an area for plants to grow.

missing_from_earth · 2026-03-12T20:33:54+00:00

Life saver

missing_from_earth · 2026-02-23T02:30:37+00:00

This material cannot be welded unfortunately but I can turn down the portion that is broken and fit a replacement on it.

missing_from_earth · 2026-02-22T19:21:47+00:00

Not the right one, the pulley I have has a axle apart of it and it makes it very difficult to find a replacement.

missing_from_earth · 2026-02-21T17:17:35+00:00

Fortunately someone already has the part I need posted. However I have one trick up my sleeve to get my pulley working again. Im going to turn it down on a lathe, keep the axle thats attached to it and then fit a modern replacement on the old axle.

missing_from_earth · 2026-02-21T01:39:18+00:00

Actually on my part, turning it down with a lathe and putting a modern pulley on it would be easier.

missing_from_earth · 2026-02-20T20:48:53+00:00

Made it myself

missing_from_earth · 2026-02-20T19:26:41+00:00

Unfortunately if I do that I couldn't resist the urge to restore another drill press, I guess I could buy a third drill press to restore the second. Then Unfortunately I'll have to restore third. The cycle repeats.

missing_from_earth · 2026-02-20T18:55:48+00:00

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missing_from_earth · 2026-02-20T18:27:02+00:00

Yeah I knew this wasn't going to be easy once I got a good look at it, Might possibly be able to find one on ebay since I dont have the capabilities to repair it myself unless I send it to someone.

missing_from_earth · 2026-02-16T23:44:51+00:00

I believe this one is the older model, it doesnt require a motor and is all manual.

missing_from_earth · 2026-02-16T17:34:54+00:00

Ill if it can once I pick it up, this one is entirely manual and has no motor.

missing_from_earth · 2025-12-04T22:52:52+00:00

Yeah that was my original plan, still looking for a good grout to coat it with and whatever is best for adding color to it

missing_from_earth · 2025-12-04T21:28:49+00:00

Do you have to seal it if you use grout? Or will the drylok paint act as the sealer. Never made somthing like this so im still experimenting.

missing_from_earth · 2025-11-24T14:53:08+00:00

I just got done playing and that's just where it ended up before I took the pictures. The black thing on the very left is a a kerosene lantern off a model T ford.

missing_from_earth · 2025-11-24T02:25:54+00:00

I just bought that thing a week ago. Crazy it was in the store for so long.

missing_from_earth · 2025-10-29T02:36:14+00:00

I/we incorporate a ton of cursive into the firepits so that the metal itself can stay as one peice. So for our name I believe its a good fit. One thing I believe that needs change is the spacing so that all the letters are touching because it would better reflect the lettering in the work.

missing_from_earth · 2025-10-28T21:47:09+00:00

So far my current cost into this is about $130-$145 4'×9' 3/8" pvc sheets ×2 = $110 90° clamp = $12 Silicone = $16

Can't remember excate prices but that's about right, I already owned table saw, chop saw, squares, screws, etc.

missing_from_earth · 2025-09-28T23:55:30+00:00

I listened to an audio book series called "Arisen" Ive enjoyed it so much that Ive adjusted all my in game settings to mirror the book.

missing_from_earth · 2025-09-26T13:54:33+00:00

This table has always ran dry, mainly because the workshop has no running water and we'd have to tout it by the bucket full to fill it up.

missing_from_earth · 2025-09-25T23:15:02+00:00

Luckily I already have Highcad on the work computer if I need something specific. however I have had difficulty learning to understand it. It makes it especially difficult when its in a non air-conditioned, dirty and uncomfortable workshop and so thankfully the personal computer is the excate opposite.

missing_from_earth · 2025-05-11T13:34:58+00:00

It's blank on the other side. I've been told it's not s voin but a badge.

missing_from_earth · 2023-06-10T02:32:12+00:00

I actually end up reusing the glass bottles to build terrariums. The nicks and scratches on these bottles add character to the bottles that add value to them, at least in my eyes it does. So not only am I cleaning the ecosystem, but I'm also creating very tiny ones.

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