A basic rigging course covers the movement of plant and equipment, steel erections, hoists (including mast climbing hoists), placement of pre-cast concrete, safety nets and static lines, perimeter safety screens and more. What can a basic rigger do? What can … Continue reading →

Larger sails necessitated hiring, and paying, a larger crew. Additionally, the great size of some late-19th and 20th century vessels meant that their correspondingly large sails would have been impossible to handle had they not been divided. How did old … Continue reading →

System of ropes, wires and chains> Rigging is a nautical term for the system of ropes, wires and chains. They are used for attaching the sails to the mast and yardarms of the sailing vessel in order to catch the … Continue reading →

How do you attach a jib sail? Attaching and raising the jib (rigging jib) (while standing in the cockpit) Bring jib to the foredeck, still rolled, with jib sheets wrapped around sail. Put rolled jib onto the center of the … Continue reading →

How do you set up a boom preventer? Though there are assorted variations on the preventer theme, there are only two basic ways to set up a preventer—either run a line from the end of the boom to a block … Continue reading →

Best depths to try while ice fishing Fish Species Early Winter Mid-Late Winter Walleye 18 to 25 feet 15 to 25 feet Lake Trout 20 to 60 feet 20 to 60 feet Kokanee 10 to 80 feet 10 to 80 … Continue reading →

magnets was if they would cost extra to mail, but the magnets are very light weight (. 5 oz) and should only require regular postage. How much does it cost to mail a magnet? FYI – sadly I learned this … Continue reading →

Many magnets do not need a keeper, such as supermagnets, as they have very high coercivities; only those with lower coercivities, meaning that they are more susceptible to stray fields, require keepers. What does a keeper do to a magnet? … Continue reading →

What is the best rig for bottom fishing? The sliding sinker rig a.k.a. the Carolina rig, is one of the most effective bottom fishing rigs you can find. It consists of a simple barrel swivel connected to a single leader, … Continue reading →

Yes, you can travel with steel and aluminium utensils on flight so long as the requirements of aviation security regulations are being met. The knives should however be less than 6 cm. Can I take a metal spatula on a … Continue reading →

The TSA allows you to pack screwdrivers, wrenches and pliers that are shorter than 7 inches on board an airplane in your carry-on luggage. To be safe, only carry scissors with blades shorter than 4 inches in your checked baggage. … Continue reading →

How Often Should I Feed My Fish? For the most part, feeding your fish once or twice a day is sufficient. Some hobbyists even fast their fish one or two days a week to allow them to clear their digestive … Continue reading →

Bamboo eating utensils, except serrated knives, are allowed in a carry-on bag. Knives must be packed in a checked bag. Can you bring utensils on a plane? Almost all kind of utensils can be carried in a checked baggage. But, … Continue reading →

A soldering iron, wire strippers/cutters, and screw drivers longer than 7 inches are allowed but must be packed in checked bags. Can you take cutter on a plane? Checked Bags: Yes While cigar cutters are generally permitted, we recommend that … Continue reading →

How does a 12V water pump work? An RV water pump works off of your 12V battery. When you open a tap or flush the toilet, and are not connected to city water, the pump detects the pressure drop and … Continue reading →