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Super useful tool for foil assembly/disassembly

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Created by FoilColorado > 9 months ago, 2 Oct 2019
FoilColorado
148 posts
2 Oct 2019 8:58PM
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for those with NP foils, or any modular foil that comes with a T-grip tool. I bought this T40 screwdriver and it is so much faster. T-grip tool still good for final torquing, but screwdriver is way faster for coarse assembly.

juandesooka
615 posts
3 Oct 2019 8:24AM
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Put that tip in your impact driver and it'll feel like nascar on those quick changes

MidAtlanticFoil
818 posts
3 Oct 2019 8:56AM
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I've got the same one! But it's black and white. Stainless steel.

anders884
54 posts
3 Oct 2019 1:33PM
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Wera Quality tools!
I only use the T-handle for removal as the screws can be quite stuck if done up with the T-handle. Using Tefgel as well

scotty100
QLD, 233 posts
3 Oct 2019 4:57PM
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Aldi cordless drill, assemble 1min

daniel_y
WA, 92 posts
3 Oct 2019 7:20PM
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I've got a ratchet style stubby screwdriver which is pretty useful for this sort of stuff, can interchange torx head, hex head, phillips etc. Good for foil & fin keys.
Lately I've just been taking the drill with me, much quicker.
www.bunnings.com.au/buildex-75mm-t40-star-drive-drill-bit_p2410351

Seajuice
NSW, 919 posts
4 Oct 2019 4:09PM
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Been doing it from day one. Was using interchangeable magnetic socket head cheapy screw driver & found a torx screw bit to fit in the end.
Also I use the T handle to tighten the screws with one hand only.
The mast I tighten hard due to its longer threads. Then the wing with less force & then the tail wing with the least force that would be equivalent to using just a screw driver.
When dismantling I use the T handle with the longest lever to loosen all bolts before using the screw driver again to remove them.
Never had a problem yet.

colas
5364 posts
4 Oct 2019 2:31PM
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Seajuice said..
socket head cheapy screw driver


Be careful, they can rust very quickly. Put some oil from time to time (I use dry lubricants) on them to avoid finding the head being just a shapeless blob of rust.

Seajuice
NSW, 919 posts
5 Oct 2019 7:57PM
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Yes you're right Colas. I rinse my foil down well with freshwater before any tools touch it.
Then the tools are dried either with a cloth or just sitting in sun as I pack my gear away.
I do coat them in white lithium grease spray every time I lubricate the bolts. About once every fortnight to a month. Then wiped over with a cloth.
And yes they are showing signs of surface corrosion but will last a long time yet.

Mwstard
93 posts
8 Oct 2019 4:28AM
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colas said..

Seajuice said..
socket head cheapy screw driver



Be careful, they can rust very quickly. Put some oil from time to time (I use dry lubricants) on them to avoid finding the head being just a shapeless blob of rust



Only an idiot would let that happen....

CAN17
575 posts
1 Dec 2019 9:05AM
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Does anyone use a bike torque wrench, like ones 2-8nm. All bolts have a breaking point. I don't use one but know someone who does and he said he was way overtightening the bolts. I have broken the small M6 bolt for the front wing on my slingshot foil. I think part of it might have been poor bolt quality aswell.

Krist
QLD, 288 posts
1 Dec 2019 9:13PM
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My biggest fear is over tightening the plate slider bolts in the box, I couldn't think of anything worse then a crack I couldn't see in one of the boxes except losing my foil altogether then I would seriously have to ring lifeline

hilly
WA, 7854 posts
2 Dec 2019 7:34AM
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I use a stainless drill bit.

www.stainlesscentral.com.au/shop/fischer-anchormark/drive-bit/torx-30-drive-bit-50mm-long/



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