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Old 01-16-2007, 12:51 PM
Bob Pingel Bob Pingel is offline
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It sounds like Brion's shop can help you with a keeper thimble -- a metallic version of the nylon ones that are commonly available. I'd give them a call at 360 385 1080. I am sure you find the experience enjoyable and the price fair.

As you said, you want the splice as tight as possible, and service at the throat can help tighten things further.

With that said, Brion and many others have a preference to splice the rope directly to the chain. They have found the chafe to be lower, security to be higher, and the splice runs over windlasses and bow rollers far easier. Brion has covered this well in The Rigger's Apprentice -- though in three-strand -- I am sure Brion or others would be willing to consult on how to perform this splice in 12-strand.

Bob Pingel
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