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Re: Besides sinew.....
By:Mike Hanks
Date: 1/23/2000, 2:37 am
In Response To: Besides sinew..... (Archer Hedendahl)

> Hello All, Besides sinew, what are the best options for deck bindings? I'm
> trying to find something that I can buy locally (not online) here in
> Atlanta.

> Thanks

Archer,

Wolfgang Brink suggests 1/16" diameter nylon, jute hemp or flax. He also suggests coating it with beeswax, to prevent slippage while lashing.

Mike

Messages In This Thread

Besides sinew.....
Archer Hedendahl -- 1/22/2000, 1:20 pm
Re: Besides sinew.....
Mike Hanks -- 1/23/2000, 2:37 am