Post by Yam on Dec 3, 2019 7:27:51 GMT -5
In an attempt to add value to our beloved forum, I want to share how I make my own braille lines. As discussed in this THREAD (How to Replace Braille Lines), I used to buy my braille lines from Tim Wade. However, I now make them from scratch.
MATERIALS: The picture below show the materials I use. As shown, I use 120 lb test made by Lee Fisher. I always read my cast net book written by Ted Dahlem. My swivel comes from old braille lines. And that green circle thingy is simply a piece of cutout plastic that have holes in it to keep my lines organized when tying the lines to my cast net. Additionally, I use some form of super glue to bind the whipping knot just below the swivel.
CONSTRUCTION: Once you get the materials, construction is really simple. This particular setup will be used on a 10 foot net that has 24 braille lines. Thus, I simply cut 12 lines approximately 21 foot in length. I then feed them through the swivel and stop at the halfway point of the lines. I then work a good seating position into the lines. Nothing to over think here. Then I simply tie a whipping knot to secure (See picture below from my Dahlem book). This knot takes some practice and patience to get good at tying but is an awesome knot. After this, I simply apply my glue to the knot and am careful to keep the glue off of the braille lines below the knot. However, I liberally apply the glue to the braille lines above the knot closest to the swivel. AND THAT IS IT!!
MATERIALS: The picture below show the materials I use. As shown, I use 120 lb test made by Lee Fisher. I always read my cast net book written by Ted Dahlem. My swivel comes from old braille lines. And that green circle thingy is simply a piece of cutout plastic that have holes in it to keep my lines organized when tying the lines to my cast net. Additionally, I use some form of super glue to bind the whipping knot just below the swivel.
CONSTRUCTION: Once you get the materials, construction is really simple. This particular setup will be used on a 10 foot net that has 24 braille lines. Thus, I simply cut 12 lines approximately 21 foot in length. I then feed them through the swivel and stop at the halfway point of the lines. I then work a good seating position into the lines. Nothing to over think here. Then I simply tie a whipping knot to secure (See picture below from my Dahlem book). This knot takes some practice and patience to get good at tying but is an awesome knot. After this, I simply apply my glue to the knot and am careful to keep the glue off of the braille lines below the knot. However, I liberally apply the glue to the braille lines above the knot closest to the swivel. AND THAT IS IT!!
