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kg2v

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Worming Rope
« on: July 30, 2012, 02:41:58 AM »
Not QUITE a knot, but...

I'm looking to worm some rope, but here is the question, what makes the worming stay in the cuntline?

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73 de KG2V
Charlie
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KenY

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Re: Worming Rope
« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2012, 07:45:59 AM »
Charlie,
In short you use force, use a serving mallet will be of help. it is hauled in, a long marlin spike or fid as a fulcrum will do also,

Admiralty Seamanship Manuals cover this one

Ken Y
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kg2v

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Re: Worming Rope
« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2012, 01:01:11 AM »
Thanks
At least on the cheap rope I went to practice on, it pulled into the core - then again, it IS cheap polypro rope, so...
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