Forum: SparTalk
08-12-2009, 06:37 AM
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What about rings?
My marina uses only those stupid rings instead of cleats. I have made fixed docklines for my regular docking needs. But, what's the right way to belay to a ring for transient docking?
I have...
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Forum: SparTalk
08-03-2009, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 4
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Thanks for the help. You're correct the...
Thanks for the help. You're correct the illustrations in the book made it very clear. Somehow, I missed this section in the book. I set up my shrouds using this technique this afternoon. I like...
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Forum: SparTalk
08-02-2009, 05:51 AM
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Replies: 4
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Thanks for the reply. I got most of that. What...
Thanks for the reply. I got most of that. What I don't understand is what keeps the body of the turnbuckle from backing off? I see how this would prevent the studs from turning, but what secures...
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Forum: SparTalk
07-27-2009, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 4
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Securing Turnbuckles
On one of Brion's DVD's, he talks about using a "c" made from welding rod as opposed to cotter pins to secure rigging turnbuckles. I'm not sure I understand from the description how to do this. It...
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Forum: SparTalk
05-09-2009, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,713
Taper as directed on the video
Hi Brion,
I'm using the instructions from the DVD. I believe that my measurements and taper are as you specified. I just tried again on a piece of 1 year old Sta Set 5/16" that's never been used....
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Forum: SparTalk
05-09-2009, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,713
Splicing???
I must be doing something very wrong, but I can't figure out what. I'm using a splicing wand and the instructions from Brion's video on double braid splicing. I'm having good luck with Samson XLS...
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Forum: SparTalk
04-08-2009, 06:25 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,141
Dockline eyes?
I'm making some new docklines from 1/2" Samson Pro Set (3 strand nylon). In his book and on his DVD Brion talks about finishing the splice with a palm and needle whipping. What part of the splice...
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Forum: SparTalk
03-31-2009, 05:47 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 8,580
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Forum: SparTalk
03-30-2009, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 8,580
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Forum: SparTalk
03-30-2009, 05:37 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 8,580
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Forum: SparTalk
03-29-2009, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 8,580
Samson XLS Extra T - What Splice?
I'm using 3/8" Samson XLS Extra T to replace the halyards on my Cal 28-2. The splices in the Samson splicing guide and Brion's book (Working Rope Volume 5) and Brion's DVD (Spectra) seem to be quite...
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