RLM wrote:
On Fri, 28 Apr 2006 13:50:45 -0500, RB wrote:


Here's a trivial one...

I have some nylon dock lines with ends that need repairing. I tried fusing
them with a cricket lighter, but ended up with charring and partial fusion.

What does it take to make those nice neat line ends like they come from the
store, and can I do it at home with commonly available stuff. How about a
big, electric soldering iron? Would that do it?


Whip the ends.

http://www.inquiry.net/images/whip.jpg

Actually, I believe it's the Weller
Soldering Iron company that sell a flat 'tip' just for that purpose.
Last time my buddy was up from the BVI we dropped in to The Binnacle and
that was the first thing he looked for.
I think the proper iron may be a litlle heavier duty than the cheaper
ones sold in hardware stores.