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Re: I used copper pipe
By:Jay Doorly
Date: 12/5/2003, 3:03 am
In Response To: Re: I used copper pipe *LINK* (Dave Houser)

: I coated the copper with epoxy it bonded just fine.

I used copper pipe too. Got the idea from Ted Moores book. But instead of rope I use 1" webbing, not the harsh nylon stuff but the kind used for mountain climbing- its strong and has a nice feel. When you carry the kayak you loop the webbing around the back of your hand and grab the parallel bands between your thumb and fingers- very comfortable even with a heavy load! I used standard plastic fittings to fasten the loop, it works but I don't like it. Next time I think I'll just knot it and hide the knot in the bow with some sort of retaining grommets or bushings.

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Strip: Making the Grab Loop Tunnels
Rick Sylvia -- 12/1/2003, 4:30 pm
A solution!
Rick Sylvia -- 12/2/2003, 2:56 pm
Re: A solution!
Lennie Hawkins -- 12/3/2003, 11:26 am
Re: Strip: Making the Grab Loop Tunnels *Pic*
John Monroe -- 12/2/2003, 4:18 am
Re: Strip: Making the Grab Loop Tunnels
LeeG -- 12/1/2003, 10:39 pm
Make a Fiberglass Tube Instead
Ken Blanton -- 12/1/2003, 10:31 pm
Re: I used copper pipe
Peter -- 12/2/2003, 1:01 pm
Re: I used copper pipe
Chuck -- 12/2/2003, 10:48 pm
Re: I used copper pipe *LINK*
Dave Houser -- 12/3/2003, 3:02 pm
Re: I used copper pipe
Jay Doorly -- 12/5/2003, 3:03 am
DITTO! *NM*
Danny Cox -- 12/2/2003, 8:08 am
Re: Strip: Making the Grab Loop Tunnels
Shawn Baker -- 12/1/2003, 7:06 pm
Re: Strip: Making the Grab Loop Tunnels
mike allen -- 12/1/2003, 6:36 pm
Re: Strip: Making the Grab Loop Tunnels
Chip Sandresky -- 12/1/2003, 6:04 pm
Re: Strip: Making the Grab Loop Tunnels
KenC -- 12/1/2003, 8:43 pm
Re: Strip: Making the Grab Loop Tunnels *LINK*
john -- 12/1/2003, 8:36 pm
Re: Strip: Making the Grab Loop Tunnels
c -- 12/1/2003, 5:52 pm
Re: Strip: Making the Grab Loop Tunnels
Paul Jacob -- 12/1/2003, 5:16 pm
Re: Strip: Making the Grab Loop Tunnels
Tony Bligh -- 12/1/2003, 6:02 pm
Re: Strip: Making the Grab Loop Tunnels
Ron Deane -- 12/2/2003, 8:55 am