From: Gordon Couger <gcouger@rfdata.net>
To: baidarka@lists.intelenet.net
Subject: Re: [baidarka] Anyone have experience with hemp lashing?
Date: Sun, 10 May 1998 01:12:25 -0500
Don't even think of using natural fibers or zip ties as long a dacron
squiding
line is available. There might be something better but I haven't seen it.
Gordon
>I've been reading the strings about lashing vs. zip ties and the mention
>of tarred materials. I was at a local vendor here in Pgh. and they
>happen to be hemp importers. They had a hemp twine rated at 170lb. test
>strength. I'm having him sample some hemp fabrics as well to possibly
>substitute for 10oz. cotton duck.
>
>A few months back there was a short string on the durability and
>possible use of hemp fabric....has anyone gone any further?
>
>I'm going to try and get him to "sponsor" my project, in exchange for
>hanging my finished boat, or photos in his shops.
>
>I would appreciate any others sources, if he can't find suitable fabric.
>
>Regards,
>P.A. Lucas
>