Making Synthetic Rope

[kent10sne1]

So, i have been able to create some successful slings out of 7/64th Amsteel (blue) which is very strong, and was thinking of buying just a set length
of the Amsteel (blue) and then attaching it my self.   I can make the fixed end loop that will hold at the end (done it several times now) so its just a matter of buying the rope, and threading it on the wench.

question based on this chart..   what size should i get.   if this works out, maybe i can make some synthetic winch line for the club. 
http://www.samsonrope.com/Pages/Product.aspx?ProductID=872

I will see what colors i can get.   Maybe i can make some for the club and sell them for cost?

seems that 3/8 is the size for 100 feet places are selling this for 325 - 370.    I will see if i can get the rope for less, i can make this super easy.

this is the same stuff i use to make my Hammock suspension, Amsteel, the fixed end that i use/make for my hammock setup is the same fixed end you do for the synthetic rope.

[kent10sne1]

cheapest i can get the rope for is 2.41 per foot for 3/8 which is rated at (black, blue, green orange).  rated at 17,600    not sure what length is really needed.

100'  = $241   + shipping etc..   80' is $192.80 + shipping etc.   

Like i said, i can make the fixed end to hold, and connecting to the winch is easy peasy.   

On a side note, buying more. in 100ft sections seems to be cheaper, but over what i can float.  maybe some guys want to go in on buying some to get the cost down?

[clark123456]

Are you planning to take synthetic rope in bulk and create order to length winch line?  Will the creation include the winch drum connection (screw hole for most winches / anchor loop for some Warn winches), drum heat protector, rock protector, and eye loop for the hook/thimble? 

I just bought a 50' 3/8" Amsteel line with the screw hole winch drum connection, drum heat protector, 10' rock guard, and eye loop.  Including shipping, it was about $3.3/ft from an online retailer.

[kent10sne1]

Well I was going to see how much i needed.   80 feet should be plenty.  Yes?

[clark123456]

I think so.  I went with 50' because I rarely need more than that and you get closer to the max pulling force of a winch if your line is not multiple wraps on the spool.  You can get long tow straps or winch line extenders if you need extra length.

[kvom]

I have a unused safety thimble if you'd like to go that route vs. a hook.

[kullas]

After making several hammocks and using Amsteel, I will never use anything else. the hollow core makes it a breeze to make endless loops.

[kent10sne1]

Been making my own whoopie slings for my Hammock and I love them

[jgerhard]

I have a unused safety thimble if you'd like to go that route vs. a hook.

I'd be interested in that thimble, my hook is not setup well as I have a hawse fairlead, do you care to part with it? 

[Mortalis5509]

3/8" 80 works and can always make extensions if needed.

[kent10sne1]

 well 80 feet is about 170 (red).  anyone else interested in some amsteel 3/8 ?

[kvom]

I have a unused safety thimble if you'd like to go that route vs. a hook.

I paid $25 for it a long while ago, so that's what I'll take.  I'll bring it to Gatrfest.

I'd be interested in that thimble, my hook is not setup well as I have a hawse fairlead, do you care to part with it?