I would have kept the original axle pin, and just put a curved small brass disk, fixed to the outside edges, like traditional wooden blocks have done for the last 100 years. That said, I considered adding a block,to the top of my standing lug rig, but decided to keep the drilled slot in my top mast, which has a brass wear strip fixed in the slot’s bottom. This has worked well for the last 15 years. Cheers
I agree with your solution; would a nylon or rubber washer make sense on the ‘head’ of the clevis pin also? The pin will likely have a little more side to side play with this set up, and by itself not a concern, just that the clevis pin moves instead of the original fixed placement. 🤔
That’s a very good point. I did consider it as an option, but any movement is really minimal. Although I am checking for any wear caused by the head. None so far. But it’s a good belts and braces option.
I would have kept the original axle pin, and just put a curved small brass disk, fixed to the outside edges, like traditional wooden blocks have done for the last 100 years. That said, I considered adding a block,to the top of my standing lug rig, but decided to keep the drilled slot in my top mast, which has a brass wear strip fixed in the slot’s bottom. This has worked well for the last 15 years. Cheers
I agree with your solution; would a nylon or rubber washer make sense on the ‘head’ of the clevis pin also? The pin will likely have a little more side to side play with this set up, and by itself not a concern, just that the clevis pin moves instead of the original fixed placement. 🤔
That’s a very good point. I did consider it as an option, but any movement is really minimal. Although I am checking for any wear caused by the head. None so far. But it’s a good belts and braces option.
Poca spesa, tanta resa (Little expense, high yield)
Thanks.