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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: Renacs on January 03, 2015, 03:07:47 pm

Title: rope clamp
Post by: Renacs on January 03, 2015, 03:07:47 pm

 i was wondering if anyone has a pic or specs from a "rope clamp".  I dont  know if that's what its called, but im talking about basically a stick with a hole in it that you use to wrap a bow laminate together. i cant find any pics of the ones that i've seen before

Title: Re: rope clamp
Post by: coxral on January 04, 2015, 12:15:49 pm

I know what you're talking about because I used to build doors and have seen it done, Googled the heck outta it and found squat! Now it's a quest! One way, and not sure it would work, but use a loop and insert a stick and twist.

Title: Re: rope clamp
Post by: bubby on January 04, 2015, 01:44:46 pm

how to construct the Asiatic bow on youtube I think shows what you want

Title: Re: rope clamp
Post by: Renacs on January 06, 2015, 12:52:42 am

 Yes i found that video on you tube and thats what i was talking about. And i also searched for more on it and found nothing else, but the vid. gave me the info i needed.

Title: Re: rope clamp
Post by: sleek on January 06, 2015, 01:07:35 am

Spanish windlass? We use them in boat building all the time.

Title: Re: rope clamp
Post by: RBLusthaus on January 06, 2015, 03:06:50 pm

You can find more info on that clamp in the Karpowitz book on horn bows, although, I think he says after giving a description, that he does not use it anymore, instead opting for something more modern, like mini C clamps.