Grommets

[hokiefan]

Posted this in B&R but thought I'd put it down here as well, just in case.

One question left in my simple canoe build is how to handle the tie-down points in a skinny little stem. One idea I have is to simply drill a hole fore-n-aft through the stem and put a rope loop through it. A carrying handle, a place to attach the cartopping tie-downs, etc. For today I can slide a bit of rope through it and make a bowline.

But a grommet through the hole would be so much more elegant. I've made grommets before and they came out OK. But I never made them through a hole. So all you rope magicians, is there a secret? Or just try it until your happy with how it comes out?

Cheers,

Bobby

[Wooden Boat Fittings]

Bobby, see my comments on the other thread.

Mike

[2MeterTroll]

nope i just work it in. but you might want to do something that has a bit more mass to it.