Re: jaws for bolger's chinese gaffer?

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--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "Aaron Arguien" <aaronthekid@y...>
wrote:

> Are there any web sites with drawings of this type of rig and an
> explination to go along with it.
> I think that's how my micro is rigged.
>
> A2
>
>
> --- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "dbaldnz" <oink@w...> wrote:
> > I just have a rope with a knot both sides of the jaws. Also a
> > downhaul rope in case of a jam. It works ok,
> > DonB
> > --- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "Jason Stancil"

<jasonstancil@h...>

> > wrote:
> > > --- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, Bruce Hallman <bruce@h...> wrote:
> > > > Isn't the traditional way to use a loose
> > > > line, threaded with wooden beads as
> > > > the 'gaff jaw gate'?
> > >
> > > That's an idea! I have no gaffer experience......how do you

plan to

> > > release the string o' beads from one side for removal? Tied in

or

> > > some type of hardware?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Jason

Are there any web sites with drawings of this type of rig and an
explination to go along with it.
I think that's how my micro is rigged.

A2

--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "dbaldnz" <oink@w...> wrote:
> I just have a rope with a knot both sides of the jaws. Also a
> downhaul rope in case of a jam. It works ok,
> DonB
> --- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "Jason Stancil" <jasonstancil@h...>
> wrote:
> > --- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, Bruce Hallman <bruce@h...> wrote:
> > > Isn't the traditional way to use a loose
> > > line, threaded with wooden beads as
> > > the 'gaff jaw gate'?
> >
> > That's an idea! I have no gaffer experience......how do you plan to
> > release the string o' beads from one side for removal? Tied in or
> > some type of hardware?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Jason

I just have a rope with a knot both sides of the jaws. Also a
downhaul rope in case of a jam. It works ok,
DonB
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "Jason Stancil" <jasonstancil@h...>
wrote:

> --- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, Bruce Hallman <bruce@h...> wrote:
> > Isn't the traditional way to use a loose
> > line, threaded with wooden beads as
> > the 'gaff jaw gate'?
>
> That's an idea! I have no gaffer experience......how do you plan to
> release the string o' beads from one side for removal? Tied in or
> some type of hardware?
>
> Thanks,
> Jason

> By untying a knot.

The first time I launched my Cynthia J, I spent about a half hour
pushing 3/8" line through 3/8" holes and tying stopper knots. I
quickly invested in some snap shakles and spring clips. For the gaff
parrel, a large size fishing swivel with a safety pin-
like "attacher" might be good.

Peter

Hi Bruce

Just a thought...
Since we trailer-sail, the hassle of tying and untying the parrels each time
rigging was disposed of by ending each parrel in a small wooden button [they
came from the local hardware store, intended as wheels for wooden toys]. A
loop of cord knotted through the other jaw forms the 'buttonhole'. Quick,
cheap and durable.

cheers
Derek

> how do you plan to
> release the string o' beads
> from one side for removal?

By untying a knot.
I am using a 'stopper knot',
shaped like a 'figure 8' which
unties pretty easily.

--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, Bruce Hallman <bruce@h...> wrote:

> Isn't the traditional way to use a loose
> line, threaded with wooden beads as
> the 'gaff jaw gate'?

That's an idea! I have no gaffer experience......how do you plan to
release the string o' beads from one side for removal? Tied in or
some type of hardware?

Thanks,
Jason

Isn't the traditional way to use a loose
line, threaded with wooden beads as
the 'gaff jaw gate'? That is what I am
trying, but my beads are made from
some 1" UHMW round rod I got cheap
with a hole drilled through the middle.

I'm looking at how to start getting the rig together and i have a
question about the gaff jaws. Have you folks bent ss bolts for the
forward gaff jaw gates? If so are they held in? with a nut? How long
does it take to pull the sail and jaws from the mast? The new
tabernacle sketch has no provisions for batten/boom/gaff jaw pivit
so it looks like i'll have to pull the sail when stricking the mast
as the jaws as desigined can't pivit up at 85 degrees or so i figure.

Thanks,
Jason