Forum: SparTalk
09-18-2007, 11:30 AM
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I would second that you should have Riggers...
I would second that you should have Riggers Apprentice. It contains a wealth of information that expands beyond boats. I like it so well and use it so often that I recently purchased a second copy...
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Forum: SparTalk
07-27-2007, 07:20 AM
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Replies: 2
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Forum: SparTalk
07-26-2007, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 2
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Securint the Eye
Using instructions from "The Riggers Apprentice", I spliced thimbled eyes into some lines. Knowing that thimbles tend to work out, I tried very hard to ensure that the thimbles were snug in their...
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Forum: SparTalk
07-18-2007, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,141
I spoke with someone from the supplier where I...
I spoke with someone from the supplier where I purchased the thimbles. He told me that it is common for manufacturers to use a smaller sized thimble (cheaper) which leaves more line exposed on the...
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Forum: SparTalk
07-17-2007, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,141
Thanks again for your input. I ordered both...
Thanks again for your input. I ordered both galvanized and stainless shackles (to match those that came on respective lines.) The parts ordered are rated heavy duty and came from a commercial...
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Forum: SparTalk
07-17-2007, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 6
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Forum: SparTalk
07-17-2007, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,141
Appropriate sizing of thimbles.
I am using 1/2" line for anchoring my old sailboat. I ordered 1/2" heavy duty thimbles for splicing an eye in the line assuming a 1/2" thimble goes with 1/2" line. The thimbles swallow the line. ...
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