This article covers the construction of an aluminum mast ...

Electric drill,preferably 3/8 and variable speed . Drill bits . 7/64 - for small screws to mount upper jib . halyard exit block . 1/8 - to drill pilot holes for the bigger screws . 5/32 - pilot holes for #10 screws . 3/16 - clearance drill for pop rivets and #10 bolts . 7/32 - clearance drill for #10 bolt for spreader bracket . 1/4 - … ................
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