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Old 23-03-2014, 22:35   #16
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Re: Why is whipping twine waxed?
Looks pretty shipshape though I can't see how the ends of the twine are disposed. Also on an anchor rode I would finish with some through-stitched frapping turns for a bit of security overkill.
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