Matt, I read somewhere that welding stainless gave off a toxic gas. I think this was with TIG equipment, perhaps it is different with rods?
Anyway, pictures please? <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
For the first stage (taking thick line that you hold in your hand) I used a 15 year old SeaSure 30 mm block so the line would run more smoothly over it. Despite it being an unknown brand and of some age it has operated beautifully.
Not everything has to be Harken or some other high priced component.
I absultely agree. We have re-used a 25 years old alu cleat on our Tornado, where the new "plastic" cleats had a hard time taking the load.
Do you have any links to online stores in europe selling RWO, SeaSure, Riley or similar?
