wrapping the mast support in rope

[davei]

Any ideas to where I may find a link on how to do this please?
Looked on web now for 2 hrs - all to no avail
Thx
Dave
I'm talking about the compression post

 

[sarabande]

what do you mean "mast support" please ? Can you describe it more fully ?

 

[davei]

Sorry - the kingpost in the saloon - I have a deck stepped mast

 

[sailorman]

http://www.bing.com/search?q=decorative+rope+work&form=MOZSBR&pc=MOZI

 

[Stork_III]

Here's one that could be adapted to kingpost.

 

[sarabande]

do you know this site which gives animations of knots.

Would a West COuntry whipping (alternating overhand knots) be too bulky ?



http://www.animatedknots.com/knotli...ge=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com

 

[AntarcticPilot]

Coach Whipping is a traditional way of doing it.

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Sorry - the kingpost in the saloon - I have a deck stepped mast

Thread drift I know (sorry!), but i've aways referred to it as the compression post.... don't know why.. must have picked it up somewhere in my childhood though!

 

[rob2]

I'd be quite happy with mast support or compression post, but kingpin? If you wrap it in rope your cat will be very happy!

Rob.

 

[Lodesman77]

I'd be quite happy with mast support or compression post, but kingpin? If you wrap it in rope your cat will be very happy!

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[Boo2]

Why isn't there mouse-flavoured cat food?

Because there are no mouse-flavoured cats ?

Boo2

 

[MoodySabre]

My compression post is covered in rope with a Turks head at the ends. It has got grubby and I don't know how to clean it. It also stops the table from sliding up to gain access to the bilge section under the table. A mixed blessing that is on my list to remove. I have one painted teak colour and it takes up less space visually

 

[rob2]

??

Have you never seen a cat's scratching post - bound in hemp rope? With a compression post like that you cold keep a tiger!

Rob.

 

[prv]

My compression post is covered in rope with a Turks head at the ends. It has got grubby and I don't know how to clean it.

Paint it white.

Pete

 

[wklein]

If i were you i wouldn't bother, you will use masses of rope which will be suprisingly expensive and it will be very difficult to clean. If i was me and i really wanted to cover it i would cover it with leather, would be cheaper and would be easier to take off and clean.

 

[PeteCooper]

My compression post is covered in rope with a Turks head at the ends. It has got grubby and I don't know how to clean it.

I don't know if you remember but on Capricious there is a plastic sleeve which matches the headlining and is fastened in place with a full length velcro strip. I think it cost £15 from a local seamstress.

 

[MoodySabre]

Yes Pete that would be ideal. Thanks for reminding me

 

[chinita]

I bought this for SWMBO:

http://www.despawson.com/books corr.html

She has done the 'holding bit' - about eighteen inches - of two tillers in 3mm natural cord using Des Pawson's Half Hitch method which produces a very pleasing result.

These have now been varnished (as recommended) and will never need cleaning.

This sort of work does take a surprisingly large amount of material.

Edit: This is what she has done:

http://www.morethanknots.com/Hitching_files/SMHitch1.html

 

[ithet]

When I got my boat (a Moody) the steel compression post had been neatly rope covered. However it had started to get grubby and there was some rust marks showing. As mentioned by MoodySabre it has to be removed to raise the table and I had to do this. I then found that the rope had encouraged damp and corrosion of the post, so I did not replace it.

I would make sure that the post is well rust treated before putting any ropework on.

 

[gerry99]

Dave I have already done this on my Moody, I have sent you a message