Elastic rope type stuff

   Noddy question of the day number two coming up.
I need to replace some of the elasticated rope on a Blaze that has a thimble in the end of it.  The stuff I've been removing closes the loop around the thimble using whipping but no two ropes are whipped in the same way.

Is there a proper whipping technique for this or is it a make it up as you go along type thing?  If there's a proper way to do it and you have a link to a tutorial it'd be appreciated.

Cheers,
Kev

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Kev M Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 05 Dec 11 Location: Landlocked Online Status: Offline Posts: 346	Post Options Post Reply Quote Kev M Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Elastic rope type stuff Posted: 06 Jan 12 at 12:22pm
	Noddy question of the day number two coming up. I need to replace some of the elasticated rope on a Blaze that has a thimble in the end of it. The stuff I've been removing closes the loop around the thimble using whipping but no two ropes are whipped in the same way. Is there a proper whipping technique for this or is it a make it up as you go along type thing? If there's a proper way to do it and you have a link to a tutorial it'd be appreciated. Cheers, Kev
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kevg Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Posting king Joined: 13 Dec 05 Location: Wrexham Online Status: Offline Posts: 120	Post Options Post Reply Quote kevg Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 06 Jan 12 at 1:16pm
	The problem with "elastic rope" is it stretches so any whipping is going to move around, these clamps http://www.sailboats.co.uk/Catalogue~Bainbridge_Shockcord_Clamps_6mm_Pack_of_10~p_B450~c4587.html are are an alternative. You could then tape or whip to neaten up the appearance/prevent chaffing. Kev G

Kev M Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 05 Dec 11 Location: Landlocked Online Status: Offline Posts: 346	Post Options Post Reply Quote Kev M Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 06 Jan 12 at 4:32pm
	I wish I'd asked this question at the beginning of the week then I'd have had the clips in time for this weekend. I might try something with locking wire instead. Regarding the whipping I was going to pre-stretch the elastic to stop the thimble from falling out under tension anyway.
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PeterV Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 24 Feb 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 131	Post Options Post Reply Quote PeterV Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 06 Jan 12 at 4:44pm
	Whipping will hold well on elastic because you pull each turn tight as you do it. If you look at 'common whipping' this will work quite well but so will just starting with a clove hitch, working along as far as you want then finishing with some turns around the centre (frapping turns) and finish with a clove hitch. Use waxed thread because it holds much better and doesn't come undone. Edited by PeterV - 06 Jan 12 at 4:44pm
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Jon711 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 04 May 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 465	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jon711 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 06 Jan 12 at 5:15pm
	A West Country Whipping is probably better, as with each half hitch, you can get the necessary tension, and locked off on each turn. Would also consider a stitched sailmakers or common... Just depends on the material, the outer sheathing of the shock cord is made from.... If the shiny shock cord, forget stitching, and even a West Country may be iffy!! Jon
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