DIY tip of the day thread...

[GordMay]

Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, Verite.

[SV Verite]

Thank you!

[Celestialsailor]

Do not lean over the stern rail to adjust the windvane with your smartphone in your top pocket.

[Ryan H]

Do NOT lean against the engine compartment push button start while installing new injectors... Still have a red mark on my forehead where I got torpedoed this morning...

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[Seaworthy Lass]

Originally Posted by Jim Cate

For folks of the male persuasion who do some galley duty, make very sure that between chopping hot chilies and having a pee you have carefully washed your hands...

Originally Posted by Ann T. Cate

How to remove the hot stuff that stays on your skin from chopping jalapeno chiles: smear vegetable oil freely on the skin first....

I presume treatment needs to be administered by someone who hasn't been chopping chilies? Just checking .

SWL

[Jim Cate]

Originally Posted by Seaworthy Lass

I presume treatment needs to be administered by someone who hasn't been chopping chilies? Just checking .

SWL

Yeah, if we had an additional crew person, he/she would be the designated non-chilli-chopper just in case!

JIm

[Delancey]

Wear eye protection goddamit!!!

[JPA Cate]

When you go for that hike in the woods, do not squat in the nettles.

In fact, google nettles, take a picture of the plant, and learn it. But not a common boat hazard, I'll grant you.

Ann

[Fai Tira]

Originally Posted by Ann T. Cate

When you go for that hike in the woods, do not squat in the nettles.

In fact, google nettles, take a picture of the plant, and learn it. But not a common boat hazard, I'll grant you.

Ann

We used to push each other in nettles when we were young...
By the way you can make an awesome soup from the plant

[Sea Dreaming]

Originally Posted by Ann T. Cate

When you go for that hike in the woods, do not squat in the nettles.

In fact, google nettles, take a picture of the plant, and learn it. But not a common boat hazard, I'll grant you.

Ann

When I was 4 or so mom insisted I squat in the "bushes" while we were hiking, she was distracted I suppose. But my bum will never ever forget!

[JPA Cate]

Here's a DIY tip:

If you varnish, did you know you can keep your brush in fresh water to cover, and it will be ready, next day, for the nest coat? It really works. Remember to blot out the water, though.

Ann

"He's a sweet boy, I just can't think of enough things to tell him to not do"--Ferrol Sams

[model 10]

[QUOTE=Ann T. Cate;2218301]Here's a DIY tip:
If you varnish, did you know you can keep your brush in fresh water to cover, and it will be ready, next day, for the nest coat? It really works.


You get a gold star for that one.

[delmarrey]

#101 Make sure the power tools, on board, are OFF when you plug them in.

[topmast]

Hang your clams over the side in a mesh laundry bag. Chowder tomorrow (assumes clean harbour)