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  1. Ragnar

    Ocean Polyester 10mm eye

    Finally got around to trying this cord. Came out shorter than I wanted but not bad otherwise. Did a normal db class 1 method and taper on cover until I pulled 16 strands. Long fid for throat. 3.5" for tight eyes but will probably reduce that some next time. This was the the last of my 10mm...
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    Favorite soft shackle video?

    This is the video I found the most helpful for the button knot. Many different ways to splice the shackle itself, I settled on a single pass loop (just first part of locked brummel) and a button knot with tails burried. The knot was the most challenging part for me to learn. Made a few this...
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    Show off them splices

    Dual color whipping does look fancy. Odd eye size was intentional. Tried some larger ropes for the first time. 1" and 3/4" Stable Braid. Unknown old line off a sailboat and a set of 1/8" Amsteel soft shackles.
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    Tenex Eye to Eye question

    Bump for an older thread and a fresh attempt. 3/8" Tenex and Tenex-Tec Following the current version of Samson's Eye and Eye Tail Splice that Brocky posted above. Attempt 1: Nice uniform thickness along middle, just 5" short of objective Attempt 2: Correct length but cut tails too short in...
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    Show off them splices

    In a quest to up my whipping game with fancy colors, I ordered samples from here. Made in USA. Several color and diameters available. No affiliation with company, just happy with their thread. https://www.thethreadexchange.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=waxed-thread The...
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    Show off them splices

    All these two tone whipping pics have me motivated to get something other than white. Where are you two-tone whippers getting this colorful selection of twine?
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    SOLD Stihl MS 200 Rear Handle - Houston, TX

    Bump w/price drop.
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    SOLD Stihl MS 200 Rear Handle - Houston, TX

    Sold: Went to a good home that will use/appreciate it. Bar and chains are still available. 14" bar, 1 lightly used loop and 5 NIB for $150 shipped. Stihl MS 200 Rear Handle - $600 OBO. Located on the northwest side of The Woodlands, TX (Houston). Homeowner/hobbyist owned/maintained. Been...
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    Elderid Finn II/ kids climbing thoughts and questions

    Looks a bit big. May want to consider one of these https://www.backcountry.com/edelrid-fraggle-full-body-harness-kids
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    Yale Bandit discontinued

    Bummer. At least Samson is still making Predator.
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    Tree Stuff Bag o Rope, what have you got.

    If you have any expectation at all, just order what you want. TS Rope bags go on sale occasionally for $50 and would consider one for that price. For $75 you can buy ~75' of known rope or even more if you buy something on sale. Wesspur sells shots sections individually if you want to build...
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    WTB Rock Exotica Sticker

    Looking for Rock Exotica Expert Use Only sticker(s). Smaller the better.
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    Show off them splices

    Those look good. Bought a few sizes of piano wire and make my own now as well.
  14. Ragnar

    Show off them splices

    Looks good ARLO. I only use the fids for measurements now. Lots of frustration early on when instructions showed using a fid to bury the core. Thought I was doing something wrong because there was no way it could fit. Once I went wire fid, I never went back. Have not even tried using the...
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    Wesspur Samson 40% Off Sale

    Looks like it is working now.
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    Wesspur Samson 40% Off Sale

    Predator is back. All of the AmSteel is out. Last chance is noon PST today.
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    Don't take Certifications for Granted

    There are some good arguments (which I agree) that mandatory licenses in any field reduce quality and drive up cost. Licenses do not equal competence. Competence can only be demonstrated.
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    Never knew this and have had trailers for 30+ years in Pennsylvania

    Take if off there Luke.
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    Wesspur Samson 40% Off Sale

    Saw the sale add on Youtube last night and waited until this morning to place my order. Odd, I did not get an email about it. Which one of you bought all of the Predator? May or may not have 5x120' headed my way. Going to try my hand at 16 strand splicing.
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    A correlation between trees and crime?

    Of course they do, because they provide cover... Just some more junk science. They are looking at the splinter while ignoring the log.

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