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Forum: SparTalk 09-21-2007, 02:29 PM
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Posted By JMHawkins
Hardwicks it is

Thanks all, I'll make a pilgrimage soon.
Forum: SparTalk 09-12-2007, 11:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,017
Posted By JMHawkins
Tool store in Seattle

Brion,

A year or so ago, you gave a talk to a group of sailors in Port Townsend, and you mentioned a store in Seattle (Ballard or Freemont, I think) that had a fantastic selection of oddball and...
Forum: SparTalk 09-12-2007, 11:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,793
Posted By JMHawkins
HM Grommet

I'm guessing an HM line grommet is a brummel then bury one end this way and the other end that way
Working Rope has the instructions for the HM Grommet. It's a bit trickier than the Brummel, but...
Forum: SparTalk 09-12-2007, 02:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,793
Posted By JMHawkins
How or what about abrasion resistance when passed...

How or what about abrasion resistance when passed through the stanchion or ring?

I've had Amsteel lifelines for just about two years now (courtesy of Brion's suggestion and a splicing lesson),...
Forum: SparTalk 05-12-2006, 06:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,262
Posted By JMHawkins
Thanks, I was pretty sure the strength would be...

Thanks, I was pretty sure the strength would be okay (I could lift my boat with a couple of these lines), but I was worried about the security of the splice (or knice/splot as Brion says of the...
Forum: SparTalk 05-09-2006, 02:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,262
Posted By JMHawkins
Brummels vs Grommets in HM line

Hello all,

A question about splicing HM line (Amsteel). I need to span a short distance with eyes on each end (ring hitches actually). Iím considering two different constructions, and wondered if...
Forum: SparTalk 05-05-2006, 12:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 85,022
Posted By JMHawkins
Sailrite Machine

I own one (LSZ-1). I've only used it for canvas work (that is, sunbrella) and not sails, but I really like it and it was a dramatic improvment over using my wife's Bernina (I kept breaking the...
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