[C320-list] ATN Tacker or Parrel Beads?

[Denny Browne]

Thanks for the tip on the craft store, Warren. I'm currently leaning toward
the $45 solution!

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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Warren Updike
Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2006 10:50 AM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] ATN Tacker or Parrel Beads?

Denny, I made a set of parrel beads for an A-spin.  I got wood spheres from
a hobby/craft shop and drilled them through.  I used a wire cable with a
small thimble on each end covered with a piece of heat shrink tubing.  I
took the drilled balls to my West Marine store.  They have all the metal
parts and the tools to cut and press the fittings in-place.  I used a ss
carabinger to connect the ends and attach to the spinnaker.  I can't tell
you if wire is better than Spectra; but, it worked for me.

If I knew I could have bought them for $45, I would have taken that route;
but, as you say, the expereince is worth the effort as well.

Warren & Pattie Updike
C320, #62, 1994, "Warr De Mar"
Frog Mortar Creek, Middle River
Chesapeake Bay