Ashwood fiddle block
Fiddle blocks are used for various types of tackle, e.g. backstays, etc.
Made of ash wood, untreated (the 5" violin block, Article-No. 1128-605, is clear varnished), seawater-resistant glued, copper-riveted, with nylon discs and stainless steel (V4A) bolts. The fittings are galvanised.
Available with or without a becket.
€266.00*
€266.00
Prices incl. VAT plus shipping costs
Description
Fiddle blocks are used for various types of tackle, e.g. backstays, etc.
Made of ash wood, untreated (the 5" violin block, Article-No. 1128-605, is clear varnished), seawater-resistant glued, copper-riveted, with nylon discs and stainless steel (V4A) bolts. The fittings are galvanised.
Available with or without a becket.
Robust single sheave blocks, made from first-class ash wood in a small block workshop that has produced blocks of this sort for working ships and gaffers since 1870.Today, these blocks are laminated to be seawater-proof. The housings are copper-riveted, and the fittings have a solid and long-lasting galvanization. The standard blocks come unfinished, so they can be finished to match the color scheme of the boat.The sheaves are made from high-strength nylon and run on stainless steel axis bolts, that in sizes 4"-7" have a patented safeguard against unscrewing.Nevertheless, we suggest further securing the axes with covering plates.These blocks conform to standards set by Lloyds Register of Shipping and Bureau Veritas. The safe working load (SWL) is 1/5 of the given breaking load (BRL).
Robust double sheave blocks, made from first-class ash wood in a small block workshop that has produced blocks of this sort for working ships and gaffers since 1870.Today, these blocks are laminated to be seawater-proof. The housings are copper-riveted, and the fittings have a solid and long-lasting galvanization. The standard blocks come unfinished, so they can be finished to match the color scheme of the boat.The sheaves are made from high-strength nylon and run on stainless steel axis bolts, that in sizes 4"-7" have a patented safeguard against unscrewing.Nevertheless, we suggest further securing the axes with covering plates.These blocks conform to standards set by Lloyds Register of Shipping and Bureau Veritas. The safe working load (SWL) is 1/5 of the given breaking load (BRL).
Robust triple sheave blocks, made from first-class ash wood in a small block workshop that has produced blocks of this sort for working ships and gaffers since 1870.Today, these blocks are laminated to be seawater-proof. The housings are copper-riveted, and the fittings have a solid and long-lasting galvanization. The standard blocks come unfinished, so they can be finished to match the color scheme of the boat.The sheaves are made from high-strength nylon and run on stainless steel axis bolts, that in sizes 4"-7" have a patented safeguard against unscrewing.Nevertheless, we suggest further securing the axes with covering plates.These blocks conform to standards set by Lloyds Register of Shipping and Bureau Veritas. The safe working load (SWL) is 1/5 of the given breaking load (BRL).
Classic pear-shaped block to be tied onto the jib sheet pennant.Single-sheaved.Built from first-class ash wood, laminated for seawater-resistance, unfinished.With nylon sheaves and stainless steel pins.
Replacement washers for our ship blocks, also suitable for installation in stays, spars and special fittings.Nylon, unlettered.
Tackle hook, hand forged from steel and hot dip galvanized.These hooks are produced in a german blacksmith shop, exclusively for TOPLICHT. They are hand forged in the traditional way from one piece of steel without any welding.This guarantees a nice shape and high breaking load. The hooks match our ash blocks, but may also be used for many other purposes on board.The ash block is not supplied with the hook.
Fiddle blocks are used for various types of tackle, e.g. backstays, etc.Made of ash wood, untreated (the 5" violin block, Article-No. 1128-605, is clear varnished), seawater-resistant glued, copper-riveted, with nylon discs and stainless steel (V4A) bolts. The fittings are galvanised.Available with or without a becket.
Classic pear-shaped block to be tied onto the jib sheet pennant.Single-sheaved.Built from first-class ash wood, laminated for seawater-resistance, unfinished.With nylon sheaves and stainless steel pins.
Robust double sheave blocks, made from first-class ash wood in a small block workshop that has produced blocks of this sort for working ships and gaffers since 1870.Today, these blocks are laminated to be seawater-proof. The housings are copper-riveted, and the fittings have a solid and long-lasting galvanization. The standard blocks come unfinished, so they can be finished to match the color scheme of the boat.The sheaves are made from high-strength nylon and run on stainless steel axis bolts, that in sizes 4"-7" have a patented safeguard against unscrewing.Nevertheless, we suggest further securing the axes with covering plates.These blocks conform to standards set by Lloyds Register of Shipping and Bureau Veritas. The safe working load (SWL) is 1/5 of the given breaking load (BRL).
Varnished double sheave block made from ash wood with swivel.Fittings of polished stainless steel. Sheaves of white Polyaramid (Tufnol available on request).Patented stainless steel axis that is exceptionally maintenance-friendly and must be secured only with one screw.
Robust single sheave blocks, made from first-class ash wood in a small block workshop that has produced blocks of this sort for working ships and gaffers since 1870.Today, these blocks are laminated to be seawater-proof. The housings are copper-riveted, and the fittings have a solid and long-lasting galvanization. The standard blocks come unfinished, so they can be finished to match the color scheme of the boat.The sheaves are made from high-strength nylon and run on stainless steel axis bolts, that in sizes 4"-7" have a patented safeguard against unscrewing.Nevertheless, we suggest further securing the axes with covering plates.These blocks conform to standards set by Lloyds Register of Shipping and Bureau Veritas. The safe working load (SWL) is 1/5 of the given breaking load (BRL).
Classic single sheave working blocks made from ash wood, with nylon sheaves and stainless steel pin.Laminated with seawater proof glue, copper-riveted, not varnished.It can be bound in a grommet or spliced.
Varnished single sheave block made from ash wood with swivel.Fittings of polished stainless steel. Sheaves of white Polyaramid (Tufnol available on request).Patented stainless steel axis that is exceptionally maintenance-friendly and must be secured only with one screw.
Varnished ash snatch block.With polished stainless steel-swivel. Sheaves of white Polyaramid (Tufnol available on request).With a patented stainless steel axis, that is exceptionally maintenance-friendly because it is secured with one screw only.
Small, compact stainless steel swivel shackle. One end has a screw-in pin. On the other end is a pin that takes a ringding or cotter pin.Appropriate, for example, for our "Classic Blocks."When combined with a strong stainless steel spring, it can be used to create a stand-up block on deck.
Robust triple sheave blocks, made from first-class ash wood in a small block workshop that has produced blocks of this sort for working ships and gaffers since 1870.Today, these blocks are laminated to be seawater-proof. The housings are copper-riveted, and the fittings have a solid and long-lasting galvanization. The standard blocks come unfinished, so they can be finished to match the color scheme of the boat.The sheaves are made from high-strength nylon and run on stainless steel axis bolts, that in sizes 4"-7" have a patented safeguard against unscrewing.Nevertheless, we suggest further securing the axes with covering plates.These blocks conform to standards set by Lloyds Register of Shipping and Bureau Veritas. The safe working load (SWL) is 1/5 of the given breaking load (BRL).
Traditional triple sheave blocks, made from first-class ash wood in a small block workshop that has produced blocks of this sort for working ships and gaffers since 1870 like our standard blocks, but finished with EPIFANES varnish and equipped with a stainless steel covering plate to keep the stainless steel axis from falling out..Today, these blocks are laminated to be seawater-proof. The housings are copper-riveted, and the fittings have a solid and long-lasting galvanization. The sheaves are made from high-strength nylon and run on stainless steel axis bolts. These blocks conform to standards set by Lloyds Register of Shipping and Bureau Veritas. The safe working load (SWL) is 1/4 of the given breaking load (BRL).
