sutlerjon Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 (edited) Just took these off the lathe. They'll do double duty as a shipboard tool or another weapon in a pinch. The longer one is 13" long and goes from 7/8" tapering down to 3/4" The shorter one is about 12" long and tapers form 3/4" to about 5/8" These can be made to your specs, would need to know the largest diameter rope on your ship. Edited February 4, 2009 by sutlerjon Self Promoter Jim Pirate Gear oldsutlerjohn.biz American Civil War oldsutlerjohn.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentleman of Fortune Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Nice work... Price Ranges? Come aboard my pirate re-enacting site http://www.gentlemenoffortune.com/ Where you will find lots of information on building your authentic Pirate Impression! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutlerjon Posted February 5, 2009 Author Share Posted February 5, 2009 (edited) Thank you for the compliment. Haven't decided yet, not more than $25.00, I'll probably make a belt frog to go with it, resembling an axe frog. Jim Edited February 5, 2009 by sutlerjon Self Promoter Jim Pirate Gear oldsutlerjohn.biz American Civil War oldsutlerjohn.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutlerjon Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 I got some good dimension for ropes from one of the Key West sailing ships this weekend, so I'll be able to make something that will actually be right!! Self Promoter Jim Pirate Gear oldsutlerjohn.biz American Civil War oldsutlerjohn.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn Bob Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I got me a parade coming up in May...I'd be quite interested in the vending of some cheesy comestables...oops, wrong thread. I mean, I wanna buy one. Damn, thats sharp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 How is the balance on them? Want to know for throwin' purposes. -- Hurricane Just took these off the lathe. They'll do double duty as a shipboard tool or another weapon in a pinch.The longer one is 13" long and goes from 7/8" tapering down to 3/4" The shorter one is about 12" long and tapers form 3/4" to about 5/8" These can be made to your specs, would need to know the largest diameter rope on your ship. -- Hurricane ______________________________________________________________________ http://piratesofthecoast.com/images/pyracy-logo1.jpg Captain of The Pyrates of the Coast Author of "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Year Before the Mast" (Published in Fall 2011) Scurrilous Rogue Stirrer of Pots Fomenter of Mutiny Bon Vivant & Roustabout Part-time Carnival Barker Certified Ex-Wife Collector Experienced Drinking Companion "I was screwed. I readied my confession and the sobbing pleas not to tell my wife. But as I turned, no one was in the bed. The room was empty. The naked girl was gone, like magic." "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Years Before the Mast" - Amazon.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutlerjon Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 I got me a parade coming up in May...I'd be quite interested in the vending of some cheesy comestables...oops, wrong thread. I mean, I wanna buy one. OK they're not cheesy, way too much cellulose fiber, I wouldn't recommend eatin' one, might chip a tooth. I'd feel kinda squeamish tellin ya wot they're doin' on the girls' thread with 'em. But.. if you'll tell me what size rope you'd have on yer ship I can make ya one or more that would be correct for your application. I say that because I think these might be a little small (diameter wise) based on some good info I came into possesion of this weekend. I'll be runnin' the lathe next week after we get back from Ft Desoto this comin' weekend and I'll make what ya want and send it out to ya. PM me with the particulars and we'll go from there. Jim Self Promoter Jim Pirate Gear oldsutlerjohn.biz American Civil War oldsutlerjohn.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutlerjon Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 (edited) Well Cap'n I haven't tried throwin' 'em, wait ........ just beaned the boss, ......... an' now she's mad as hell!! They may be a bit small but they'll raise a knot on yer noggin'!! But serially, beaned 'er agin' I don't know what you'd be lookin' for in that respect. (Half expected a ? like to come from Diosa ) Let me know what yer wantin' an' I'll do my best. Jim By the by, are the measures right? Edited February 18, 2009 by sutlerjon Self Promoter Jim Pirate Gear oldsutlerjohn.biz American Civil War oldsutlerjohn.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutlerjon Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 This is the newest one. Diameter is for 1" rope and is 15" long. Got some weight to it. This pic shows it compared to the other ones: This is it alone Jim Self Promoter Jim Pirate Gear oldsutlerjohn.biz American Civil War oldsutlerjohn.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganTyre Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 (edited) Seems to me that one of Hervey Garret Smith's books talks about belaying pin proportions. Also some neat info on making cleats, deadeyes, and seachests. I wish I could remember which book it was... Did some digging. I think (emphasis on think) that it's this one: http://www.amazon.com/Marlinspike-Sailor-H...h/dp/0070592187 Edited February 26, 2009 by MorganTyre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutlerjon Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 (edited) This is the size I want to go with and the frog for the belt. These are made according to the proportions that are on GoF website (credit where due! Thank you) and acoording to him is pre 1750 correct. The top one is finished with Linseed oil the bottom one with polyurethane, pick your finish, the frog can be done in black, brown, or natural. This is how it looks in the frog The price will be $30.00 + shipping ($5.50) including the frog. Just came from post office, priority mail to just about anywhere exceptin' Alaska & Hawaii $5.50 Edited February 26, 2009 by sutlerjon Self Promoter Jim Pirate Gear oldsutlerjohn.biz American Civil War oldsutlerjohn.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdrago Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 (edited) This is the size I want to go with and the frog for the belt. These are made according to the proportions that are on GoF website (credit where due! Thank you) and acoording to him is pre 1750 correct. The top one is finished with Linseed oil the bottom one with polyurethane, pick your finish, the frog can be done in black, brown, or natural. This is how it looks in the frog The price will be $30.00 + shipping ($5.50) including the frog. Just came from post office, priority mail to just about anywhere exceptin' Alaska & Hawaii $5.50 I gots one o' them boys. Tis a foine pin ta be sure, but as I was gonna test er by tossing it, me lady said "Best not be throwin' that thing at moi, else it will end up when the sun n'ver shines!" I thought it best not ta throw it at the puss either [although he makes a spendid movin' target, he do] but the balance is good and the frog is first rate. Great job me friend! I looks a bit too new, so's I will be dirtyin' it up some. Some nice oily dirt aughter do her right nicely. Thanks again, Mate! Edited March 4, 2009 by mcdrago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutlerjon Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 Mr. McDrago, Most pleased I yam to see that ye got your pin. Am equally gratified to see that ye di'n't bounce it off'n yer spouse or yer rat catcher. Just in case it ever hadda go anywhere there be no "sunlight", I try very hard to make it smooth as a yung'uns arse an' the linseed oil finish .....well .... I think I needn't say anymore 'bout tha'. I would also like to say a hearty Thank Ya for the Totally Unsolicited Testimonial as to the suitability of the product fer belayin', or slingin' or possibly even ins .... er .... that'll be all. Your welcome, Jim Self Promoter Jim Pirate Gear oldsutlerjohn.biz American Civil War oldsutlerjohn.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn Bob Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I got me one of them fine, handcrafted pins, as well. I'm looking forward to applying it to patrons' noggins here at the library, just to reinforce the notion that when we say "SHH!", we mean it! Damn, thats sharp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutlerjon Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 Thanks guys, Checks are in the mail! Not. Evil Sutler Jim Self Promoter Jim Pirate Gear oldsutlerjohn.biz American Civil War oldsutlerjohn.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutlerjon Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 just finished another round o' pins today! Jim Self Promoter Jim Pirate Gear oldsutlerjohn.biz American Civil War oldsutlerjohn.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutlerjon Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 The new ones as they would appear in an almost PC setting. Jim Self Promoter Jim Pirate Gear oldsutlerjohn.biz American Civil War oldsutlerjohn.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn Bob Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I got me one of them belayin' pins, and right handy they are, too. Only trouble is, the library director frowns on their use. Why, I disciplined me a couple of trouble-makin' spalpeens at library t'other day (as I work at such a place, bein' a literary pyrate, belike)), and twas *I* what got tossed into the library brig. And what makes it worse, the library doesn't even *have* a brig! And I was threatened with the rightly-feared Death By A Thousand Paper Cuts if'n I didn't stop belayin' patrons *right now*! How are we going to run a ship-shape library without belaying pins, thats what I want to know... Mad Capn Bob Damn, thats sharp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutlerjon Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 Was nice to see the bid fer me pin on the Santa Maria auction. Makes me feel good. Thanks!! Self Promoter Jim Pirate Gear oldsutlerjohn.biz American Civil War oldsutlerjohn.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quartermaster James Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Nice work! Yall get yer pins here. I'll keelhaul any tar caught taking parts off'a my ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutlerjon Posted May 23, 2009 Author Share Posted May 23, 2009 (edited) Hey QM James did you get the pin in the auction? If ya did thanks fer the recognition! even if ya didn't, thanks fer the recognition! Edited May 23, 2009 by sutlerjon Self Promoter Jim Pirate Gear oldsutlerjohn.biz American Civil War oldsutlerjohn.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quartermaster James Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Naw, twasn't I. But even so, you're very welcome. And thanks for keeping scurvy hands offa my ships equipment! Hey QM James did you get the pin in the auction?If ya did thanks fer the recognition! even if ya didn't, thanks fer the recognition! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutlerjon Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 I'm still makin' these. Self Promoter Jim Pirate Gear oldsutlerjohn.biz American Civil War oldsutlerjohn.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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