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Bow cleat

August 01, 2023 by Lukasz Kumanowski

Distinct feature of Ilur - the bow cleat.
Plans specify diameter 14mm and kit is pre-drilled for that but I happen to have 16mm bronze rod.
It is so beefy and sturdy that instead of turning it down to required diameter I enlarged the hole with reamers, to match the rod.

With variable-diameter reamer I matched the hole for friction fit.
The opening was impregnated with epoxy and the rod hammered in place. I chose to have it 250mm long, end-to-end, so that even thick rope can sit securely.

August 01, 2023 /Lukasz Kumanowski
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