Re: [baidarka] Anyone have experience with hemp lashing?

Craig O'Donnell (dadadata@friend.ly.net)
Mon, 11 May 1998 11:29:19 -0400

Date: Mon, 11 May 1998 11:29:19 -0400
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To: baidarka@lists.intelenet.net
From: "Craig O'Donnell" <dadadata@friend.ly.net>
Subject: Re: [baidarka] Anyone have experience with hemp lashing?

P. Lucas writes:

>
>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.
>

I'd be interested in the fabric, if it's reasonably inexpensive, as a
material for Chinese lug sails. Keep us posted or drop me email.

Craig O'Donnell
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