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07-06-21, 20:43
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Ropes for the canvas all done and installed. I made up a mixture of beeswax and linseed oil and boiled it then soaked the ropes in it. 10 ropes in total and all had to be eye spliced onto the grommets. Lots of waxy work but my hands have never been softer.
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Jordan Baker RHLI Museum, Otter LRC C15A-Wire3, 1944 Willys MB, 1942 10cwt Canadian trailer 
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07-06-21, 20:45
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A total of 60’ feet of rope is required. The following measurements were taken from my NOS 15cwt canvas top.
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Jordan Baker RHLI Museum, Otter LRC C15A-Wire3, 1944 Willys MB, 1942 10cwt Canadian trailer
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07-06-21, 20:58
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What?? No Lavender and Honey in the mix?
Seriously though, Jordan, they look really good and should last a long time now. Good work! David
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07-06-21, 21:30
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Some of the recipes I found while searching online called for ingredients like that. Turns out there is a whole community of people into making ropes softer for various reasons.
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Jordan Baker RHLI Museum, Otter LRC C15A-Wire3, 1944 Willys MB, 1942 10cwt Canadian trailer
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07-06-21, 21:50
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I feel sure the military would use Stockholm Tar, for that authentic scent that really sticks to your hands.
 (I have (UK) mast stays that were treated with the stuff (for the 34-ft and 36-ft masts. The post-WW2 versions used synthetic rope (Terylene or polyester), so are a bit nicer to handle. The WW2 Canadian 20-ft and 34-ft telescopic mast kits seem to use untreated white cotton (Or possibly linen?) sash cord for the stays.) Chris.
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