Traditional Products for Shipwrights and Riggers Product Catalog #1
Traditional Products for Shipwrights and Riggers Product Catalog #1
Traditional Products for Shipwrights and Riggers Product Catalog #1
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BlocksAmong the specific trades that subdivide the rigger’s arts, block making isone of the most interesting <strong>and</strong> also most dem<strong>and</strong>ing. The Wooden BoatCh<strong>and</strong>lery is proud to introduce Townsend Blocks, made by ourcraftsmen <strong>and</strong> to specifications to suit any yacht or working sail application. Ifyou don’t see what you need on our list, please ask <strong>for</strong> a quote on a custom job.No haul too small, no rig too big.Townsend BlocksStrength <strong>and</strong> Beauty Combined. These wood shell blocks are crafted in a traditionaldesign that embodies strength <strong>and</strong> quality. Cheeks are made of black locustwith a linseed oil <strong>and</strong> beeswax finish. Delrin sheaves with bronze bushings, with316L stainless steel bindings <strong>and</strong> pins <strong>for</strong> optimal longevity <strong>and</strong> per<strong>for</strong>mance.Singles, doubles <strong>and</strong> triples in a range of sizes are available. The blocks are producedin Port Townsend <strong>and</strong> carry the Made in USA certification. Independentbreaking load testing done by Obert Marine, Seattle. Custom blocks can bemade to your specifications. Contact us <strong>for</strong> a quote.SingleITEM #LINEBREAKINGLOAD/LB13208 3 /8˝ unknown13209 1 /2˝ unknown13210 5 /8˝ 16,70013211 3 /4˝ 16,70013212 7 /8˝ 26,00013213 1˝ 26,000S/BecketITEM # LINEBREAKINGLOAD/LB13214 3 /8˝ unknown13215 1 /2˝ unknown13216 5 /8˝ 16,70013217 3 /4˝ 16,70013218 7 /8˝ 26,00013219 1˝ 26,000Davey & Company Ash Wood BlocksAsh wood blocks available. Please call <strong>for</strong> a quote.DoubleITEM #LINEBREAKINGLOAD/LB13220 3 /8˝ unknown13221 1 /2˝ unknown13222 5 /8˝ 16,70013223 3 /4˝ 16,70013224 7 /8˝ 26,00013225 1˝ 26,000Dbl/BecketITEM # LINEBREAKINGLOAD/LB13226 3 /8˝ unknown13227 1 /2˝ unknown13228 5 /8˝ 16,70013229 3 /4˝ 16,70013230 7 /8˝ 26,00013231 1˝ 26,0006687Tufnol BlocksOur Tufnol blocks are made of linen compressed at high temperatures in phenolic resin, producing aremarkably durable, strong <strong>and</strong> self-lubricating material that was the preferred choice <strong>for</strong> high per<strong>for</strong>manceblocks from the 1940s till the 1970s. Tufnol is exceptionally resistant to marine environments.Sailing a wooden yacht from that period or perhaps a ‘classic plastic’ built later in that era? Chancesare these blocks are what she was fitted with when she was new. All breaking loads are certified byGermanischer Lloyd in Hamburg. 1 daN ~ 1 kg. Larger blocks up to 22 mm are available by specialorder. (See next page.)10 WOODEN BOAT CHANDLERY CATALOGFree Shipping with your first $250 order. Call or email:1.855.556.1535 • sales@woodenboatch<strong>and</strong>lery.org
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