Rigging lines through deadeyes

[Nick T]

Guys,

Any advice on a method of threading rigging lines through the deadeyes would be appreciated. Do I need to 'wax' the lines prior to threading as a preservative?

Many thanks

Nick

[Jim Lad]

Nick,

 

You only need to wax your thread if it looks a bit 'furry', however if you put a touch of glue on the tip of the line you'll find that the hardened end is much easier to thread through deadeyes and blocks.

 

John

[RiverRat]

Try a needle threader used in sewing. They can fit in remarkably small holes.

 

http://sewing.about.com/od/notions/ss/needlethreader.htm

 

Brian

[Nick T]

Many thanks

[Ulises Victoria]

Put a drop of thin CA in the tip of the thread, then cut at an angle. This will form some kind of needle that will make the thread go easily through the hole.

I also use these plastic thingies, used to pass dental floss through braces. You can get them at WalMart for pennies and are really useful.

Another thing I ALWAYS do with my rigging, is passing it over a candle or lighter flame. This gets rid of the fuzz completely.

Edited June 13, 2013 by Ulises Victoria