lash on jib snaps

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   I am repairing a jib and need to re-attach some lash-on jib snaps.  What knot do I use to finish off the twine?

Thanks.

Gerry

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Gerry Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Member Joined: 26 August 2011 Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gerry Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: lash on jib snaps Posted: 26 August 2011 at 10:02pm
	I am repairing a jib and need to re-attach some lash-on jib snaps. What knot do I use to finish off the twine? Thanks. Gerry

MattGrant Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Sailrite Employee - Expert Joined: 21 April 2005 Location: United States Status: Online Points: 2034	Post Options Post Reply Quote MattGrant Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 August 2011 at 10:08am
	Knots typically wear off quickly. The proper appoach is to pass the needle through muliple layers of previous thread several times to lock the stitching. Then cut the thread and use a hot knife to melt then end down to a "button" and press it flat. This has always worked very well for me when using waxed twine. Thanks, Matt Grant Sailrite
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