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Basic sailmaker's Palm

Very simple sailmaker's palm, made from soft leather. Laces with leather thongs.Steel needle plate sewn on.Simple design. Available right- or left-handed.

From €16.95 *

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Bench hook with swivel

Sharp hook, made from hardened steel. Swivel eye.Belongs on every sailmaker's sewing work bench.Length: 100 mm.

€10.95 *

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Craftmen's Needles

Needle set with 1 each of leather, darning, sail and sack needles and 2 upholstery needles. Sold as a set of 6 pieces.

€4.45 *

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Curved sack needle

Strong, light, bent steel needle with flat point.Very well suited for corse sewing and rigging work.

€3.55 *

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D-SPLICER FIXED

D-SPLICER one-on-one needles with one fixed handle.U-shaped tackle needle with handle to splice braided rope as well as for the drawing of the yarn when whipping the rope.Made for rope thinner than 8 mm.The D-SPLICER is perfectly suited for modern high tech rope, but is also very well usable as through pull in traditional rigging work.D1 identifies the rope diameter that can be pinched in the needle.Wire-diam. denotes the diameter of the needle wire.

From €26.50 *

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D-SPLICER FIXED size XL

D-SPLICER one-on-one needles with one fixed handle and XL length. U-shaped tackle needle with handle to splice braided rope as well as for the drawing of the yarn when whipping the rope.Made for rope thinner than 8 mm.The D-SPLICER is perfectly suited for modern high tech rope, but is also very well usable as through pull in traditional rigging work.D1 identifies the rope diameter that can be pinched in the needle.Wire-diam. denotes the diameter of the needle wire.

From €36.50 *

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D-SPLICER set / 4 splicing needles

D-SPLICER set with 4 interchangable needles in 2 size with one exchangeable handle. For cordage up to 4 mm.U-shaped tackle needle with handle to splice braided rope as well as for the drawing of the yarn when whipping the rope.Made for rope thinner than 4 mm.Set with 4 needles in 2 sizes.The D-SPLICER is perfectly suited for modern high tech rope, but is also very well usable as through pull in traditional rigging work.D1 identifies the rope diameter that can be pinched in the needle.Wire-diameter denotes the diameter of the needle wire.

€52.00 *

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D-SPLICER SOFT FID

The D-SPLICER SOFT FID is meant for larger diameters of cordage. A rope hose with a thin recuperator line made from DYNEEMA with which the rope ends can be pulled through the meshwork. A perfect good solution for tight-fitting netting, where all other splicing needles fail to work.The D-SPLICER is perfectly suited for modern high tech rope, but is also very well usable as through pull in traditional rigging work.D1 identifies the rope diameter.

From €27.50 *

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D-SPLICER splicing tape

A special tape by D-SPLICER made for splicing modern high tech rope. This tape is particularly thin and smooth.

€6.50 *

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GLEISTEIN Alu splice needles and pusher

Needles and pushers made of aluminium for splicing double-braid ropes (SAMSON splice). There is a needle for each rope diameter which can also be used as a measure of length for the SAMSON splicing method. The SAMSON splice is discribed in the GLEISTEIN splicing book.

From €19.69 *

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Hardwood Fid

Classic splicing tool. Cleanly turned from hardwood (Carpinus betulus).With smooth head for sticking it through rope strands.

From €35.00 *

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Heavy duty sailmaker's Palm ROPING No.16

Traditional professional palm from the British manufacturer Smith & Son Ltd..Made from double-layered leather. Design No. 16 Roping Palm with lengthened thumb protection, especially for sewing, rigging and rope work. The thumb protector helps when using seizing twine.The palm is very solidly and comparatively stiffly worked and must be customized to the hand when wet.Color: black.Available right- or left-handed.

From €103.99 *

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Hollow fid

Heavy professional tool from the Swedish trademark manufacturer NR.Made from very heavy stainless steel (2 mm thick) plate with nylon or wood handle.This hollow fid is intended primarily for wire and thick-rope splicing.

From €51.50 *

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Hollow fid with wooden handle

Professional tool from the Swedish proprietary brand NR in very solid plate stainless steel with wooden handle.This hollow fid is primarily intended for splicing, because the rope strands are easily fit into the channel.

From €9.50 *

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Jute fabric

Clean jute fabric, course weave.Weight approx. 275 g/m.sq., 120 cm wide.This cloth is necessary in rigging applications to parcel (process with impregnated fabric strips) a wire before it can be covered with thin rope.

€5.60 *

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Light sailmaker's Palm No. 2 1/2

Leather sailmaker's palm. Made in England, number 2 1/2.Steel needle plate with a brass frame, reinforced leather over the palm. With buckle.Light palm for sewing and light rigging work.Right- or left-handed.

From €31.95 *

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Light sailmaker's palm SEAMING No. 9

Light professional palm from the British manufacturer SMITH & SON Ltd. Made from leather, with strong leather reinforcement around the delicate stitch plate. Version "Seaming" No. 9 for sewing sailcloth. Also intended for light rigging work. The palm must be sized to fit your hand.

From €49.80 *

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Net needle from plastic

Made from Acetal plastic (POM). This material is very pliable but nevertheless break-proof.The whipping twine can be coiled on the needle and in so doing carried along when knotting.

From €2.11 *

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Pliers KNIPEX

Quality tool of tool-grade steel, forged and painted, polished head.Length 220 mm.

€22.71 *

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Sail needles

Practice-oriented set with five sail needles in a matching plastic storage box.3-sided English-quality needles of polished steel.The set holds 1 piece each of sizes Nr. 12, 14, 16, 17 and 18.

€14.90 *

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Sail Repair Tape SPINNAKER

Self-adhesive "Spinnaker Tape" in various strengths.For the quick repair of sails, tarpaulins, covers, etc.. Resists weathering, saltwater, and UV rays.Available in five colours, transparent and in 2 strengths.

From €9.95 *

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Sailmaker's Beeswax

Clean, firm beeswax for waxing whipping and sail twine.Easily handled piece of 100 g.No tackle bag should be without it! Does not come with sail needles.

€10.95 *

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Sailmaker's Needles

Classic professional sailmaker's needle. English quality.3-edged, made from flat-polished steel.Comes singly or in 25-piece packages.For the bulk price, please order in multiples of 25.

From €2.05 *

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Sailmaker's pliers

Heavy forged needle-nose pliers that, as a result of their serrated grips and size (length 260 mm), are well suited for riggers as sailmakers pliers for sewing and rigging work.The teeth allow you to pull sail needles through heavy cloth, but the pliers are also very well suited to pull tough threads, because of their rounded jaws.Made from tool-grade steel, serrated jaws, handle covered with plastic.Weight 410 g.

€68.90 *

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Sailmakers repair kit

The practical adhesive sailcloth kit is perfect for a quick sail repair.This saves time and effort and provides, by simply attaching at sea, temporary maintenance.Since the adhesive cloth is sticked onto both sides, the force can be transmitted evenly into the sail. Content: 2x adhesive cloth A4, 2x adhesive cloth A5, 2x adhesive cloth A6, 2x adhesive cloth D = 8 cm, 2x adhesive cloth D = 15 cm, instructions in German & English.

€29.95 *

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Seizing Wire

Galvanized, soft iron wire cord for seizing shackles, etc.Comes in large coils.Small lengths diviations are possible.

From €9.81 *

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Set of hollow fids SELMA

Patented stainless steel tool for every type of rope-splicing by the manufacturer SELMA.Intended primarily for splicing braided line. When splicing double-braid rope (Samson splice), the 4-piece set for rope diameters 6-16 mm (hollow braid 4-12 mm), or the 5-piece set for rope diameters 6-20 mm (hollow braid 4-14 mm) is used. For splicing laid rope, use the 4-piece set for rope diameters up to 20 mm and the 5-piece set for rope diameters up to 28 mm.A splicing manual is included.

From €45.90 *

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Set of shrink whippings

Set of 16 parts of shrink tubing ends. Diameter: 6 mm to 18 mm, lengths: 25 mm (4 pieces of each 4 sizes). Shrinkage ratio 2:1 Colour: black. Qualified for every kind of rope. Simple implementation: slide on the whipping and shrink it with a gas lighter or hot air.

€5.95 *

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Sewing Awl SPEEDY STITCHER

Tried and tested patented tool for small sewing, upholstery and repair work, even with thick leather and heavy sailcloth.The SPEEDY STITCHER sews with under and top threads. Thus this tool is intended for the repair of Dacron sails, because the awl stitch is exactly like the relaxed straight stitch on a sewing machine.Under and top threads come from a single spool, which can be found on the wooden haft of the awl.The hand sewing machine comes with two needles, a small spool of waxed thread (approx. 20 m) and an illustrated brochure.Length of the awl with needle is 155 mm.We recommend also the matching sewing and rigging yarns.

€27.91 *

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Sewing machine thread MARA

High end sewing thread made from 100% Polyester in even bouffant make (MCT) and water-proof impregnation.Accordingly especially suited for watertight seams of tarpaulins, tents and spray hoods.The sewing thread of a yarn size of 100 tex can be well handled with a household sewing machine.Shipping on 300 m bobbins.Recommended needle size: Nm 110-130/18-21.

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Soldering blowpipe

Plastic housing and handle; brass soldering tip. In addition to normal soldering, such as hard- and soft-soldering, it is well suited for rigging and rope work. Max. 1750°C, Adjustable flame. Comes complete with a 190g gas can, which is enough for 1.5 - 3.5 hours.

From €3.95 *

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Splicing needle set

Simple splicing set for braided rope: the essential tool.The set is made up of 4 splicing fittings of plastic for rope diameters 6-8, 10, 12, 14 mm and a corresponding pusher.A simple splicing manual is included.

€24.50 *

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Stainless steel seizing wire

Stainless steel seizing wire, to save shackles etc.

From €16.90 *

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Strong rigger's needle

Long, robust cloth piece-end skewer with a thread eye in the point end and with a wooden handle.These needles can replace sail maker's palms for many rigging jobs.Length = 230 mm.

€21.80 *

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Strong sailmaker's Palm SEAMING No.15

Sailmaker's palm no. 15 made by the British company Smith & Son Ltd..Strong professional design "Seaming", primarily used for sewing, particularly for heavy cloth. Very solid model, made from very thick leather and therefore relatively stiff.The palm must, ideally when wet, be fit to your individual hand size and shape.Color: black.Available for right- or left-handed people.

From €99.50 *

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Thread cutter

Steinless steel thread cutter with plastic handle. Weight: 10 g.

€4.95 *

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Thread for Sewing Machines

Sewing-machine thread. 100% Polyester, high tear strength, seawater-resistant, UV stabilized, secure against rotting, low-stretch.Protected against wear.Comes on standing spools.Color: white.

From €49.90 *

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Thread RASANT

Universal sewing machine thread for a variety of uses. Polyester core with cotton cover, class: 25/3WR water-repellant gear, well suited for tarpaulins, tents, upholstery, etc.Nautral white, 2000 m spool.

€54.00 *

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Whipping twine CLASSIC for SPEEDY STITCHER awl

Hemp-coloured (brownish) sewing and whipping yarn. Laid from 3 or 4 strands. Strong waxed professional quality. Made from polyester (PES).For traditional sails and rope.Particularly appropriate for the sewing awl SPEEDY STITCHER.Spool of 160 m.

From €20.90 *

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