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Forum: SparTalk 08-11-2006, 05:35 PM
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Posted By Tom Roberts
Thanks for the replies. I've done 16 in the last...

Thanks for the replies. I've done 16 in the last two days pretty much the way Brion describes.At the end I was even pushing the wand the right way to get the snare in and out.
The eyes are...
Forum: SparTalk 08-10-2006, 07:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,261
Posted By Tom Roberts
I've done a few now and I guess there is a magic...

I've done a few now and I guess there is a magic moment that gets easier to spot the more you do it.
Haven't siezed them yet but I suppose that really locks down the loose side of the cover?
Any tips...
Forum: SparTalk 08-10-2006, 02:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,261
Posted By Tom Roberts
Thimbles in spectra eyes

After several days of making a fool of myself attempting to follow Brion's nimble fingers on his video I think I've finally got the feel of the spectra eye splice.( double braid).
I need to make a...
Forum: SparTalk 06-28-2006, 08:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,508
Posted By Tom Roberts
Thanks guys, I appreciate the input.I have my eye...

Thanks guys, I appreciate the input.I have my eye on some nice solid stainless thimbles.
Forum: SparTalk 06-26-2006, 04:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,508
Posted By Tom Roberts
I'm leaning towards putting thimbles at upper and...

I'm leaning towards putting thimbles at upper and lower ends of shrouds and attatching with lashings. I realise this is unconventional and because I respect the advice given on this forum, would...
Forum: SparTalk 06-22-2006, 06:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,508
Posted By Tom Roberts
HM Shrouds

I've just recieved my magic wand and dvd from Brion and look forward to practicing my splices.
I have a catamaran with 22 foot beam, aluminium masts, 34 feet high stayed from the top with tangs as...
Forum: SparTalk 05-18-2006, 08:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,947
Posted By Tom Roberts
Thanks Jason.

Thanks Jason.
Forum: SparTalk 05-17-2006, 07:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,947
Posted By Tom Roberts
splicing wand

I'm considering buying Brion's dvd and wand . Initially I need to make eyes in 3/8 spectra double braid. Would the medium or large wand be better? Would there be a difference in the ease of use...
Forum: SparTalk 01-16-2006, 12:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,051
Posted By Tom Roberts
Would spectra work for me?

Hi,
As a new member I've learned a lot from browsing the site but mostly it makes me realise how little I know.
I'm re rigging a wharram 42 using his gaff rig wingsail. 34 foot alloy cylindrical...
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