--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I was going to make a gallows tool and tie some paraloops. > Can someone explain how they tie paraloops without using the gallows > tool > or something like it. I can't quite figure out how one would hold the > thread upright with one hand while wrapping the hackle with the other.
Randy, It's not too hard to wrap conventional parachutes without a gallows if they have a stiff wingpost base, but it will be fairly difficult to do paraloops without a tool. Though not impossible, as John says, it will probably be frustrating and time-consuming. In the book, the illustrations show the kevlar thread loop being pulled firmly from above; there's a significant upwards bend in the hooks. It really doesn't have to be that tight, so a simple home-made rig ought to be just fine. Wrapping the hackle is remarkably quick using the tool. Be sure that you wrap loosely. I made early ones pretty snug and that makes it risky when compressing the hackle. Several times I had stems break while pressing the hackle down, but after starting to wrap them less snugly they were easy to compress. Also, make sure that there's no twist in the kevlar loop when you hang it on the tool. If it's twisted that will also increase friction and resistance while compressing hackle. Although some folks have said not to bother with the neck-breaker, it's just a rubber band and a paper clip, and it does help to keep hackle out of the way. MK ===== Mark Klemick ! GoFishGo ! [EMAIL PROTECTED] __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - File online, calculators, forms, and more http://platinum.yahoo.com
