DocBlake Posted September 1, 2016 Share #1 Posted September 1, 2016 I noticed the Byrnes ropewalk is labeled "call for availability" on the website. I sent Jim an email, and he responded that they have suspended production, apparently due to lack of interest, but was willing to put my name on a list in case some demand develops and he starts making them again. If anyone is interested in a Byrnes Ropewalk, contact Jim, and maybe we can get him to do a production run now. Winter is coming! What better way to spend it than creating high quality rope! Give Jim a call or send an email if interested. mtaylor 1 Quote Dave Click on images in posts to view them in full resolution! Click on the builds below and link to the log. Current Builds: -Gaff-Rigged Sloop, 1/4 Scale (3" = 1') -Chapman Water Hoy 1768 by DocBlake - Scratch Build - 1:48 scale -Hannah - 1:32 scale, Scratch-Built Plank-on-Frame Admiralty style -Generic Sharpie by DocBlake. 3/4" = 1' scale. NRG plans. -Fair American 1780 by DocBlake - Lauck Street Shipyard - 1/48 scale - POF -Independence 1775 by DocBlake - Artesania Latina - 5/16" scale -HMS Triton Cross Section by DocBlake - 1/24 scale Completed Builds: -Bomb Vessel Granado 1742 Cross Section - 1:32 Scale Scratch Build -British Capstan circa 1777 by DocBlake - FINISHED - 1:16 Scale -HMS Blandford - Cross Section - Scratch Build -1/32 Scale -17th Century Battle Station by DocBlake - HMS Mordaunt - 1:32 -17th Century Naval Cannon - 1:12 Scale -Royal Navy Ship of the Line Cross Section by DocBlake - (Mamoli's "Constitution") - 1:93 scale -Armed Virginia Sloop 1768, 1/48 scale. -Virginia Pilot Boat "Swift", 1805, 1/50 scale -18th Century Naval Battle Station, 1/24 scale -Armed Virginia Sloop 1768 "Patrick Henry", 1/32 scale, Lauck Street Shipyard, POF, Admiralty Style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted September 1, 2016 Share #2 Posted September 1, 2016 (edited) If he doesn't get enough interested, you could have a look at the ones from Alex Domanofff as alternative (see ad on home page) Edited September 1, 2016 by cog mtaylor, Ulises Victoria and Canute 3 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocBlake Posted September 2, 2016 Author Share #3 Posted September 2, 2016 Yup, Carl, I'm considering that alternative. With all due respect to the Domanoff product, I still have to believe that Jim Byrnes sets the standard. Does anyone have experience with both the Domanoff and Byrnes ropewalks? Canute 1 Quote Dave Click on images in posts to view them in full resolution! Click on the builds below and link to the log. Current Builds: -Gaff-Rigged Sloop, 1/4 Scale (3" = 1') -Chapman Water Hoy 1768 by DocBlake - Scratch Build - 1:48 scale -Hannah - 1:32 scale, Scratch-Built Plank-on-Frame Admiralty style -Generic Sharpie by DocBlake. 3/4" = 1' scale. NRG plans. -Fair American 1780 by DocBlake - Lauck Street Shipyard - 1/48 scale - POF -Independence 1775 by DocBlake - Artesania Latina - 5/16" scale -HMS Triton Cross Section by DocBlake - 1/24 scale Completed Builds: -Bomb Vessel Granado 1742 Cross Section - 1:32 Scale Scratch Build -British Capstan circa 1777 by DocBlake - FINISHED - 1:16 Scale -HMS Blandford - Cross Section - Scratch Build -1/32 Scale -17th Century Battle Station by DocBlake - HMS Mordaunt - 1:32 -17th Century Naval Cannon - 1:12 Scale -Royal Navy Ship of the Line Cross Section by DocBlake - (Mamoli's "Constitution") - 1:93 scale -Armed Virginia Sloop 1768, 1/48 scale. -Virginia Pilot Boat "Swift", 1805, 1/50 scale -18th Century Naval Battle Station, 1/24 scale -Armed Virginia Sloop 1768 "Patrick Henry", 1/32 scale, Lauck Street Shipyard, POF, Admiralty Style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaetan Bordeleau Posted September 2, 2016 Share #4 Posted September 2, 2016 (edited) There are some parameters to control when making ropes to get the best quality ropes. One of the difficulties in making ropes is the control of the tension applied during ropes turning, too much and the rope will be too hard. Controlling the number of turns at one end is one thing but you also need to control the number at the other end to balance the strength in the ropes so that the finished product keeps a stable length and does not stretch. Many types of ropes machines exist but some works better than other. The type you are looking is the best looking type of rope machine on the market. But I would ask myself 2 question: - Are there peoples on this forum who can control the process with this kind of machine and get perfect different type of ropes? - If the answer is no, then is there another type of rope making machine which can process the perfect rope? Can the answer to the second question be yes? Yes but you would have to build it. Here is an example; Edited September 3, 2016 by Gaetan Bordeleau Mike Y, jud, Canute and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted September 2, 2016 Share #5 Posted September 2, 2016 Dave, I don't think people will be spending money on the Byrnes AND the Domanoff ropewalk. The chance you find someone whom has worked them both is probably nill Canute 1 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocBlake Posted September 2, 2016 Author Share #6 Posted September 2, 2016 You're probably right, Carl; Still, I have a Dremel table saw AND a Byrnes. The reason I bought the Byrnes is that it is a superior saw. cog and Canute 2 Quote Dave Click on images in posts to view them in full resolution! Click on the builds below and link to the log. Current Builds: -Gaff-Rigged Sloop, 1/4 Scale (3" = 1') -Chapman Water Hoy 1768 by DocBlake - Scratch Build - 1:48 scale -Hannah - 1:32 scale, Scratch-Built Plank-on-Frame Admiralty style -Generic Sharpie by DocBlake. 3/4" = 1' scale. NRG plans. -Fair American 1780 by DocBlake - Lauck Street Shipyard - 1/48 scale - POF -Independence 1775 by DocBlake - Artesania Latina - 5/16" scale -HMS Triton Cross Section by DocBlake - 1/24 scale Completed Builds: -Bomb Vessel Granado 1742 Cross Section - 1:32 Scale Scratch Build -British Capstan circa 1777 by DocBlake - FINISHED - 1:16 Scale -HMS Blandford - Cross Section - Scratch Build -1/32 Scale -17th Century Battle Station by DocBlake - HMS Mordaunt - 1:32 -17th Century Naval Cannon - 1:12 Scale -Royal Navy Ship of the Line Cross Section by DocBlake - (Mamoli's "Constitution") - 1:93 scale -Armed Virginia Sloop 1768, 1/48 scale. -Virginia Pilot Boat "Swift", 1805, 1/50 scale -18th Century Naval Battle Station, 1/24 scale -Armed Virginia Sloop 1768 "Patrick Henry", 1/32 scale, Lauck Street Shipyard, POF, Admiralty Style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted September 2, 2016 Share #7 Posted September 2, 2016 Ah, but that's an entirely different matter, Dave. You cannot have enough saws!!! Canute 1 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jud Posted September 2, 2016 Share #8 Posted September 2, 2016 (edited) There are some parameters to control when making ropes to get the best quality ropes. You have hit the nail on the head about what I have been thinking. We see some good looking rope coming off of those commercial machines but the tension is forced to change along the length of the rope as it laid up. Gravity and an adjustable weight, a free turning spinner on the laid up end, along with a hand held spreader, requiring close attention, would be the more versatile machine. Those commercial machines can make rope that is much better than what is usually provided in most kit's, that and the ability to size the ropes produced is probably the priority for most purchasers of those machines, not a perfectly working rope. Room for both commercial and the home grown variety, which type for you? Depends not only on cost but maybe a little traditional rope production, might be a large part in the choice. jud Edited September 2, 2016 by jud Canute 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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