[TowerTalk] Rope End Sealing

[K7LXC@aol.com]

In a message dated 98-09-15 19:36:10 EDT, terrys@romulus.ncsc.mil writes:

<< 	I recently bought some 3/8 inch braided dacron rope to use with a
 gin pole. I'd like to receive some suggestions on the best way to seal the
 rope ends, something better than the black electrical tape the vendor
 used. >>

      In the absence of a hot-knife that'll melt and fuse the rope at the same
time, I just make a clean cut with a sharp razor knife and then use a lighter
or flame of some sort to melt the strand ends together. Don't breath the
vapors!

Cheers,  Steve   K7LXC

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