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[jamottep]

The forecast is not looking too promising yet ...

 

[jamottep]

And it was not to be ... Between large seas, potential lighting, slatting around for hours ... I didn't think it was worth the payout. Time goes by ...

 

[jamottep]

Well... this happened. An indication that I must do the race to get myself a new belt buckle?!?

 

[Daydreamer]

I epoxied mine back together.
Been great ever since.
I wear mine all the time!

Also, don't try to solder it.
Not good.

 

[BobJ]

Are we getting those from the same guy in the foothills (Placerville?) who had the mold? I tracked him down in 2010 and he was reluctant to make them then - surely you've found someone else by now - who maybe doesn't know how to braze bronze?

 

[DaveH]

Are we getting those from the same guy in the foothills (Placerville?) who had the mold? I tracked him down in 2010 and he was reluctant to make them then - surely you've found someone else by now - who maybe doesn't know how to braze bronze?

nope, same guy, or at least the same company; that's the thing with casting - we don't own the tooling, so unless we want to make a new tool ($$) he's it.
The post 2014 buckles all have this pre-fabbed buckle strap assembly, unfortunately.

 

[jamottep]

CaB has an A2 again! I found something priced reasonably'ish for what it is (practically new from 2019 aka barely used), let's just hope it comes home safely now (checked baggage)!

 

[jamottep]

Pfew, we made it home safely, now I just need to find a window to try it out. I don't think anyone will get the picture but ...

 

[jamottep]

Quick engine oil change today ...

 

[jamottep]

Disposed of oil and put the new to me A2 in my ATN sock. Still want to swap the sock of the A1.5 with this new to me sock I just got. Also need to figure out what to do with the old A2 (i.e. pack it neatly).