Brad Christy

Guys,

Back in the day, we used to have these coming out our ears:



These are the best rope winder I’ve ever used. They are sturdy, hold a fair bit of rope, store relatively compact, and allow the rope to breathe and dry out.

I cannot find them now. Anywhere. They are vapor in the interwebs today. And those that I can find all suck. They’re either flimsy or are a PITA to wind/unwind the rope.

I currently have two, and I guard them like they are the keys to a vault with my soul in it. I’d really like to find a few more.

Anybody know what’s become or them? Anybody sell them under some trade name?

Thanks. Brad.
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Scottplast

Good ol' days

Brad Christy

No kidding. I even went so far as to track down the patent attorney that serviced the patent, hoping they might have some insight as to who owns the molds. I actually have a local place that was willing to set up the molds and make a batch. Nothing. Gone.

Thanks. Brad.

Wally

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Grainger
Not exactly the same but....

Brad Christy

Wally,

Yeah. Those are the ones, and some others similar, are the ones that suck I was talking about.

Thanks. Brad.

Wally

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Im guessing the plastic they used to make those is getting brittle as they age and breaking. Have you tried to copy a set out of some 3/4" Baltic Birch plywood? Round off the edges with a router?

Brad Christy

Wally,

While that would be cool (I'm a sucker for real, natural wood), no, I haven't. But I HAVE considered machining some from Delrin. I wouldn't need to include the little indents for grip on the handle or the material saving threnching. Just the outside shape would suffice. Still considering it. I accidentally stepped on one and snapped a tip off one end, and it sent me into an apoplectic rage for a hot minute.

Thanks. Brad.

Wally

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I dont know how much "meat" there is in that plastic part but maybe drill it out for a steel pin as a backer and some plastic glue and fix it?

Brad Christy

Wally,

Have we met....? It's almost as if you know me.

I've been thinking about making a pair of aluminum splints, one on either side, with small screws to hold it all together. Hold on to your hat.....

I do this sort of thing all the time. My wife thinks I'm nuts sometimes. But when you've got something that really works, and you can't find a replacement....

Thanks. Brad.

Wally

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Its the machinist/macguyver in me