Amsteel Workshop

[Tony]

Any chance of us having an Amsteel workshop this year at the Moot? I've still got the stuff I forgot to bring last year

[Eric_Methven]

That's a bit ambiguous Tony, for those not in the know. I take it you mean a workshop showing how to make whoopie slings for hammock suspension from Dyneema rope, also known as Amsteel Blue.
Would that be a correct assumption on my part?

Eric

[Gailainne]

Tony

I've made a few whoopie slings, as well as soft shackles and other bits and pieces, and have rolls of various gauge fishing leaders to make splicing tools, but don't know about a workshop. If I decide to come this year, which is probably , I'd be happy to show individuals. I'll have a think and practise and get back to you

[Eric_Methven]

Tony

I've made a few whoopie slings, as well as soft shackles and other bits and pieces, and have rolls of various gauge fishing leaders to make splicing tools, but don't know about a workshop. If I decide to come this year, which is probably , I'd be happy to show individuals. I'll have a think and practise and get back to you

If you show me how you do yours, I'd be happy to pass it on workshop style.

[Bardster]

I can run one if you want. made loads of em, and got a raft of tools too.

[dave53]

yes please would love a workshop on whoopee slings great idea tony regards dave

[Tony]

Yeah, that's about right Eric I knew what I meant

Looks like we're set, thanks gents

[Seoras]

Been making them for a while now, both whoopie slings and shackles.

Learnt some different techniques from the guy who delivered it last year.

So I for one will be looking to attend this class. All knew ideas gratefully received.

Cheers

George

[resnikov]

Open invite to who ever runs the workshop:

I ran the workshop at the last moot and used the core of CAT5 network cables to pull through the strands. Do you want any of these cables as I have about 1KM of cat5 in the garage. Cannot make it to the moot myself this year, gutted but there is always next year.

[Seoras]

I ran the workshop at the last moot and used the core of CAT5 network cables to pull through the strands.

I use this technique all the time now Resnikov. So much easier than tape.

[Bardster]

I have plenty of cat5 too. also made up some stiff needles using brass tube and guitar stings. work even better than cat 5 for some applications. Learnt a new technique as well where you dont have to pull the whole length though

[Spikey DaPikey]

Yes please!

I've got amsteel left over, and have misplaced the slings i made last year >.<

I'll bring some beads as well