[TowerTalk] Rope End Sealing

[LYN]

Terry Sharar wrote:

> All,
>
>         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.

A hot knife (or a hot knife blade for a hefty solder gun) works better
than a torch or cigarette lighter.  I'll second the motion about NOT
touching it for a long time after you have removed the heat.

Lyn, W4WDN


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