Re: DIY rails
> Does anyone have any experience making their own safey rails and/orA few weeks ago, there was some discussion of home-made alternatives
> stanchions and lifelines, other than the expensive stainless steel
> erector sets available from marine supply stores?
to expensive, store-bought lifelines on the discussion board
("Spartalk") at www.briontoss.com.
As for stanchions, they have to be really strong. I suppose some kind
of wooden lamination is feasible, but I have no idea whatever about
dimensions (smaller than a 2x4?). I also have no knowledge of metal
fabrication.
Peter
Does anyone have any experience making their own safey rails and/or
stanchions and lifelines, other than the expensive stainless steel
erector sets available from marine supply stores? Wood (laminated?),
PVC, mild steel, aluminum, or...?
I am thinking of building a Storm Petrel, but I would need some kind
of railing to help corral my 2-year old son as well as any unsteady
passengers.
Regards,
Matthew Long
stanchions and lifelines, other than the expensive stainless steel
erector sets available from marine supply stores? Wood (laminated?),
PVC, mild steel, aluminum, or...?
I am thinking of building a Storm Petrel, but I would need some kind
of railing to help corral my 2-year old son as well as any unsteady
passengers.
Regards,
Matthew Long