Preview: How to Attach Sail Hardware, Part 2 – Webbing on a Slide

18 Responses So Far to “How to Attach Sail Hardware, Part 2 – Webbing on a Slide”

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  Christopher Steingraber says:

  Awesome video and thanks for the sharing in such detail! A friend of mine has a Jeanneau 53 and before leaving on a passage we were doing some maintenance and I was appalled to find that the slide webbings were not only rotten from UV and falling apart but that they were bungee cord!!! I’m not sure if some people somewhere find that to be an ok application for use of bungee but I thought it was insane and it needed replacement anyway so I’m glad I was there. He said his rigger approved of using bungee. Does anyone know if that is ok or a “thing”? Anyway I insisted we get some proper webbing and I stitched them on for him. I used the sailrite video method but I like this method and will use this method next time I have to do it because I feel this method would make it tighter and snugged up over more area which spreads the load more through friction not just all hanging on the grommet and keeps the slide more stable. Thanks again and let me know if I was wrong in saying bungee cord is a crazy thing to use for a sail slide. Hopefully I’ll be able to stop by your loft for a visit sometime in PT sometime and one day get some traditional sails ordered too.

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  David Green says:

  I look forward to trying this sometime, but would like to know what’s recommended for getting blood off the sail and bolt rope?

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  Jonathan Mc Donald says:

  I really enjoy the sail making videos. It’s amazing how skilfully Alison Wood puts together the thread, sail cloth, webbing and slide. I like her little finger leathers too. She is a honed craftsman at the process and it shows in her work.

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  scott hitt says:

  Though I will NEVER attempt this kind craftsmanship…it is a pure pleasure to see artisans at work….incredible hand protection and strength. Thank you!
  Blessings to you and yours,
  Scott

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  Rick Mitchell says:

  Another fine video full of the most specific detail!

  Could be the painful person from Australia reminding the Off Centre Harbor team of their commitment to edit & post the footage of sailmaking for Charles Morgan?

  But regardless, this is a wonderful series!

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  Bruce Lyle says:

  another great video showing detail and passion. thanks Alison and OCH
  Does the vacuum turn on when you pull the trigger on the soldering iron?

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  Earl Hall says:

  Lovely! Now I can see where the cost of quality sails are buried in the details of the skilled hand work.
  I liked the trick for preventing a thread hockle.
  You might be interested in the photo on page 10 of Mar/Apr issue of Small Craft Advisor mag showing the Cliff Cox spider pattern for sewing in a corner ring.

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  Michael Vaughan says:

  Wow! Eximious work. Why don’t they teach surgery like this?!

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  James Shaw says:

  She is a bad ass. I really liked her style. I am currently working in a loft and will try to implement some of her ideas at work.

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  Eric Howton says:

  Awesome!

  Is there a preferred type of pliers you use to avoid marring the needles? Or is that not a concern?

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  Roger Sullivan says:

  Great video. Can you provide details about the size of thread and needle.

  Thanks.

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  Benrard Moore says:

  …so interesting – super skills !

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  charles peck says:

  Excellent presentation. Clear, concise, yet complete instruction.

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  John Mark Connolly says:

  This is why I love OCH.

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  david bond says:

  Very clear and excellent closeups of the work.
  I especially liked that little rivet at the end. Thanks!

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  Edgar Spencer says:

  Excellent description and filming. Alison failed to confuse me even once.

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  Bob Burk says:

  Thanks. We see kits offered. What are your have- to-have elements: Tools, thread and needles (sizes) to cover repairs?

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  Keith Magill says:

  Amazing Talent!
  Those details make for fantastic form & function..