The cover of one of my jib sheets is badly frayed about 10' from the end, so I can't just cut it off. Is there a way to repair a rope cover? Its a poly double braid.
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Repair rope cover
Started by Foolish, May 22 2012 06:05 PM
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Posted 22 May 2012 - 08:18 PM
Buy a cover one size up and sew/burn/whip the new cover over the old. http://www.apsltd.co...-coveronly.aspx
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Posted 24 May 2012 - 07:11 AM
its not worth it on a double braid rope. end for end it or buy another.
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Posted 24 May 2012 - 02:59 PM
Before you buy another one (or re-cover the frayed one) I'd suggest figuring out what caused it to fray in the first place lest you simply repeat the exercise.
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Posted 24 May 2012 - 03:07 PM
To repair cover:
1. Remove wallet from pocket.
2. Remove approximately $50 in singles leftover from the last trip to the "Ballet".
3. Glue singles over torn area of cover.
4. Figure out after a few minutes of return to service that this was a waste of time.
5. Go to store and buy new line. Problem solved.
1. Remove wallet from pocket.
2. Remove approximately $50 in singles leftover from the last trip to the "Ballet".
3. Glue singles over torn area of cover.
4. Figure out after a few minutes of return to service that this was a waste of time.
5. Go to store and buy new line. Problem solved.
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Posted 24 May 2012 - 07:42 PM
its not worth it on a double braid rope. end for end it or buy another.
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Posted 25 May 2012 - 08:54 PM
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its not worth it on a double braid rope. end for end it or buy another.
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If it frayed due to normal use and age, it is not worth repairing.
If it frayed prematuredly, find the problem first.
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