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12-04-2010, 07:58 PM

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wood block construction ?

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Posted By c.grillo

If you think about the way the line will be rove,...

If you think about the way the line will be rove, I think it makes sense. Straight pull to the next sheave removing one coss. Even if right angle reeving is used.

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12-04-2010, 07:51 PM

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wood block construction ?

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Posted By c.grillo

grain

As for the grain, I can only imagine the thing cracking in two when it hit something if made up like the ones in the duckworks aricle. All commercially made blocks run the grain the other way as far...

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12-01-2010, 01:51 PM

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wood block construction ?

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Posted By c.grillo

Thanks for the link. I've seen that one. Running...

Thanks for the link. I've seen that one. Running the grain as he does in the cheeks worries me for strength. A good bump to the side looks like a split waiting to happen. With the grain the other way...

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12-01-2010, 08:52 AM

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wood block construction ?

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Posted By c.grillo

Thanks Brion, "Apprentice" has been...

Thanks Brion,

"Apprentice" has been helpful. So is your post.

Any thoughts on solid vs built up construction? Seems commercially available rope stropped blocks are made from, solid. For one without...

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11-13-2010, 05:01 PM

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wood block construction ?

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Posted By c.grillo

wood block construction ?

I am a novice here and searched the forum first but found nothing. I will be rerigging a 42 ft schooner and want to make rope stropped blocks. Yes, it's winter and I'm looking for indoor projects,...

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