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    C. Henry Depew

    When Henry asked for inexpensive cleats on his dock he was surprised at what he got, top of page. Since that cleat looked worn after 25 or so years, he made a copy as a replacement. Two pieces of 2 x 4, shaped, at left, and secured with two bolts, at right, did the job.
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    An inexpensive dock cleat

    It’s rugged, enduring and, er, rustic Issue 102 : May/Jun 2015 When I had my wooden dock built in the late 1980s, the builder asked me if I wanted expensive metal cleats or less-expensive cleats. I ch...

    C. Henry Depew
    May 6, 2026
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