Wood shell blocks parts

[Mark Giegel]

Looking to make my own wood shell blocks. Anyone know some sources for the sheaves and other hardware. I have the wood shell material but need to locate any source for sheaves and the bronze formed u section that the sheaves are mounted in . Maybe you just need to make your own? Thanks in advance.
Mark

[Jay Greer]

My friend Ed Louchard at Zyphr Works in Port Townsend can make you a very nice set of bronze and delrin sheaves at a reasonable price.
http://www.zephyrwerks.com/Sizing.asp
Using Everdure bronze, one can make up their own strope straps. Or Ed can do that too.
Jay

[Mark Giegel]

Thanks for the info Jay. Did he may the blocks for your boat?
Best
Mark

[JimConlin]

Schaefer (http://schaefermarine.com/)and Harken (http://www.harken.com/) sell sheaves of varying materials and types.

[Jay Greer]

Thanks for the info Jay. Did he may the blocks for your boat?
Best
Mark
He made several mast head sheaves for me. For the sheeting blocks, I made the rest.
Jay