We have been obsessing (that really means me, R doesn't obsess) on why the ratline seizing failed. Could be a number of issues, not the least of which is I don't have a clue on what I am doing......going by feel and what seems to make sense......not always the best solution! Much research has lent suggestions on knots, seizing, technique but no information on the nuts and bolts of the thing, think I'll get in touch with someone who knows the details.
I sent an e-mail to Stuart. He responded promptly with much advice and suggestions on proper rope size and seizing thread. I had used .5 inch nylon three strand twist, which was too large. (Very attractive though, all the ratlines I made with the eyes spices are now in the wood shoppe holding various articles on the overhead beams). We have placed an order for 100 feet of dacron (New England Rope) 3/8th diameter. It should be here Thursday just in time for the threekend. Naturally I am very excited (R is not too sure) and will manufacture the first one within an hour of getting the material. Weather permitting we will install in accordance with Stuart's advice and load test it. If it passes, you know what we will be doing over the next week or so!
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