Rattan Rim, was :::RE: [Balloon-makers] Singer Oiling and Gremlins

[Don Piccard]

P.P.S.  I said (below) that I used to use 550..  I was planning to say later
in the post that later we used Band-Its applied with a special tool, but you
could use worm screw hose clamps in a heavy duty size.  dp  (NOT Band Aides
(:-)  )  dp

-----Original Message-----
From: balloon-makers-bounces at taleos.com
[mailto:balloon-makers-bounces at taleos.com] On Behalf Of Don Piccard
Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 5:40 PM
To: 'Paul Vincent Craven'; balloon-makers at taleos.com
Subject: RE: [Balloon-makers] Singer Oiling and Gremlins

You can get 21 mm rattan for the uprights and the top ring.  I used four
pieces to go around the top, two inside and two outside with the vertical
uprights between.  I used to use 550 cord with a constrictor knot every few
inches - particularly on each side of the uprights.  The vertical 1/4 inch
rattan goes up between them and folds over for an endless three ply braid
which makes a good foundation any padding.   Make a very long bevel splice
at various locatrions so that they are not all in the same place and are
mated with more constrictors.

Don Piccard

P.S.  I would not weave a basket anymore - I would use a Kydex basket.  Much
safer, more durable and better looking.  dp



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