Me neither- 30-1 #593 Gary
From: Jeff Nelson via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2021 7:42 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Jeff Nelson <jhnelso...@gmail.com> Subject: Stus-List Re: loose mast wedges I've never had any issues with my wedges moving. I make my own and give the heads a bit more "lip". Perhaps mine have less taper than pre-made ones, as that's the only thing I could think of that would cause them to work upwards. Gravity is supposed to be our friend. Wedges are pretty easy to make out of hardwood block, just a few minutes on the table saw and you've got 30 or 40. Cheers, Jeff Nelson Muir Caileag C&C 30 549 On 2021-01-21 12:09 a.m., Peter McMinn via CnC-List wrote: Risking another topic in tandem with my windlass question. Don’t think they’re easily confused, but we can try;) When we purchased Sirius in October, the wood wedges at the deck mast hole were all low and fairly tight. Now, after a few sails and seasonal changes (not sure that matters), they have all worked upward and a few are loose. Is it important to keep these tightly wedged, and if so, how do I keep them from drifting upward? Without removing the boot, I’d like to try looping some light spectra around the top of the loose wedge, then a block at the bottom of the loop to pound it down. Feedback welcome. Found this interesting article on the merits of wood wedging: https://www.riggingdoctor.com/life-aboard/2016/2/29/wedging-the-mast-deck-partner Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - Stu <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=emailclient> Virus-free. <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=emailclient> www.avast.com
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