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HARDWARE & SUPPLIES SOURCES

BECKETS AND QUOITS

Sisal and hemp ropes are the best ropes to make beckets and quoits out of. Polymer ropes tend to unravel too easily and are not as tactile as natural fibres. Self-amalgamating tapes (and 16mm sisal rope) can be found at Bunnings or your local boating store.

BRIDLE JOINTS

The jig on page 20 uses a hold down to lock the stock in place. Carbatec, Timbecon and

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