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Impossible Screw

A practical tip article by Jason Rziha describing an ingenious jig (a piece of cherry wood with holes) used to hold washers and nylock nuts while installing rear grates on a Thistle boat. The simple tool made an otherwise frustrating installation task much easier.

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  • boat maintenance
  • DIY
  • tools
  • installation
  • Thistle restoration