Forum: SparTalk
05-24-2015, 06:11 AM
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Forum: SparTalk
05-19-2015, 03:34 PM
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short splice in HM
I need to make a couple of short straps in 3/8 HM line with an eye and thimble in each end 14" and 16". Is this possible? Even with a drastic taper it seems that is not much bury.
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Forum: SparTalk
02-26-2015, 06:24 AM
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Quack quack
Try a set of duck billed pliers. Kinda like needle nose but with a flat end , gives much more grip and leverage than regular needle nosed pliers I use them all of the time for wire forming.
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Forum: SparTalk
06-20-2014, 06:57 PM
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HM line to tangs
A friend and I are considering converting his trailer sailer to HM for the standing rigging. Just the shrouds and backstay, he has a cdi roller furler and we feel it may chafe too much for the...
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