Float Line Help

[Amphibious]

can someone email me the Bill Kitto DIY on floatline building? we're putting one together here and the government blocks any website with "weapons" in the listing - so no access! Even if someone could post a parts list. Mainly the internal/external diameter of the tubing.

Thanks guys!

Willer (In Exile)

 

[andrsn]

Floatline detailed Info from Kitto's website

"Start with 5/16" outer diameter clear vinyl tubing the desired length of your floatline. 50 to 75 feet is a good length. Attach a vacuume cleaner to one end with a near air tight seal (usind duct tape). Get kite string and vacume it through the tubing. Attach 300 lb test tuna cord, 1/8 in nylon or dacron line, or 2mm/3mm spectra to the kite string and pull it through with the kite string. Attach 6mm barrel swivel to one end of cord with 2 crimps spaced at lease 1/2" behind swivel and at least 1/2" apart from one another. Attach the other end of cord to a stationary object. Insert silicone rubber into end of tube and dip it into hot water to soften the end. Pull the tube over the swivel until it passes the swivel rotation line. Tie constricter knots between swivel and first crimp and between two crimps. This holds the tube onto the end. Now relax the line inside the tube and repeat at the other end to attach the swivel. Put 1/2" heat-shrink tubing over each end and heat carefully to shrink so as to protect the knots from abrasion. Trim tube around swivel line so the swivel will turn properly. Attach clips to ends as desired. Long-line clips and pigtail swivels both work well.

You can also use 3/8" outer diameter tubing with the larger diameter cord and 8mm swivels for a heavier duty float line."

(src: bill kitto @ http://spearguns.netfirms.com)


Hope that's what you wanted...
Anderson

 

[Amphibious]

Perfect - thanks!