Author Topic: John F’s DIY: Coiled safety lanyard (Read 16362 times)

John F · « **on:** March 10, 2013, 04:02:27 PM »

Here is a strong safety lanyard that may have lot's of applications. This can be made to suit any length and strength. I can think of kill switches, rod safety lines, paddle leash for kayaks, etc. Fittings will also be adaptable to your specific application.

Here's how to do it:

* Get a piece of monofilament (200-600 Lb)

* Find a dowel of variable girth (in the pics below I use an old broom stick (must be about 3/4 inch) and drill a few 2 mm holes all along.

* Insert the monofilament into one of the holes in the dowel and wrap the mono around the dowel as shown below. Insert the end of the mono through the last hole and pull tight.

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* Boil some water and chuck the dowels and the boiling water into a container (in the pic below I'm using a 2" galvanized pipe with an end cap).

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* Let the dowel there for about 3-5 minutes.

* In the mean time get some water into another container with ice.

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* After the 3-5 minute period, remove the dowel from the hot water and put it immediately in the cold water for about 1 minute.

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* Uncoil, cut to desired length and apply using crimps.

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PH · « **Reply #1 on:** March 10, 2013, 04:08:30 PM »

Quote from: John F on March 10, 2013, 04:02:27 PM

I can think of kill switches, rod safety lines, paddle leash for kayaks, etc.

The one's available in the shops are very thick & bulky and expensive.

Searaider · « **Reply #2 on:** March 10, 2013, 04:17:18 PM »

Excellent idea

guess what i'm doing this week.

MIKE PIKE · « **Reply #3 on:** March 10, 2013, 07:48:06 PM »

Good idea Marcos , like PH mentioned the leashes in the shops are very bulky and way overpriced ..

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SAfish · « **Reply #4 on:** March 10, 2013, 08:41:00 PM »

Great idea!

John F · « **Reply #5 on:** March 10, 2013, 08:49:26 PM »

Thanks!

Serra Moz · « **Reply #6 on:** March 10, 2013, 10:05:28 PM »

Brilliant Marcos! Good tips as always!

peterblace · « **Reply #7 on:** March 11, 2013, 09:14:48 AM »

Quote from: John F on March 10, 2013, 04:02:27 PM

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* In the mean time get some water into another container with ice.
...

eish....that container....argh...that ice bottles...
not only you will have the coiled safety lanyard but you will also have teasers....a mix of halfbeaks...squid...and....

....wors

stinky!!!!!

nice one bru

John F · « **Reply #8 on:** March 11, 2013, 09:29:24 AM »

You spilling all the beans here!!! Lol

One needs all the help one can get... safety lines with scent...hummm....

John F · « **Reply #9 on:** March 11, 2013, 09:30:27 AM »

Quote from: Serra Moz on March 10, 2013, 10:05:28 PM

Brilliant Marcos! Good tips as always!

Shot bro... long time no hear/see!

All good? When you coming to Moz again?

Serra Moz · « **Reply #10 on:** March 17, 2013, 07:33:06 AM »

LOL...still around same place in Matola, been busy on quinta building building, upgrading boat - 99% done - should be back on water soon. Still working in Brasil, must have a gathering again.

L Hooker · « **Reply #11 on:** March 18, 2013, 10:28:45 AM »

Very good idea Marcos thanks for sharing

John F · « **Reply #12 on:** March 18, 2013, 10:54:05 AM »

Thanks Sheldon! I have installed these on my boat and they work well.

Fritz · « **Reply #13 on:** March 18, 2013, 10:57:42 AM »

Marcos, Wish I had known this so weeks ago. Had to get 4 new ones for the ski.

REEFMAN · « **Reply #14 on:** October 08, 2013, 04:40:04 PM »

I know it's an old one, but still a great post!

Ziggy · « **Reply #15 on:** October 08, 2013, 05:04:31 PM »

Great idea John - going to sort this one out ASAP! Cant afford to lose another rod!

Archer CT · « **Reply #16 on:** October 09, 2013, 01:30:01 PM »

would the chord from the weed-eater / hedge trimmer work?

John F · « **Reply #17 on:** October 09, 2013, 01:34:01 PM »

Quote from: Archer CT on October 09, 2013, 01:30:01 PM

would the chord from the weed-eater / hedge trimmer work?

Archer CT · « **Reply #18 on:** October 09, 2013, 01:38:07 PM »

Gonna rush home and make me some safety lanyards for the Mossel bay cob trip.........oh wait, but thats only in December

RobinF · « **Reply #19 on:** October 09, 2013, 08:35:15 PM »

Quote from: Archer CT on October 09, 2013, 01:38:07 PM

Gonna rush home and make me some safety lanyards for the Mossel bay cob trip.........oh wait, but thats only in December

Do it anyway Archer! Gets the juices flowing....