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Re: What Make is this and can I replace the stretch cord?
Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2020 11:59 am
by Wallys-Cast
I am not certain but I think it could be a Sharpe's Vulcan. I have trawled my catalogues but cannot find it, it is a very good quality net though whoever made it.
I believe the original thong across the net opening was leather and yes the end caps screw off. A little gentle heat and some release oil may just get them moving again. Grip them with pliers with some leather wrapped around the caps to prevent damage.
Wal.
Re: What Make is this and can I replace the stretch cord?
Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2020 12:55 pm
by MrCrabtree
Hi Wal
Couldn't find a Vulcan but I did find a Sharpes Aquarex which although a different looking mechanism has the same pointed grip for extending the handle.
So definitely is a Sharpes.
Many thanks.
Re: What Make is this and can I replace the stretch cord?
Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2020 1:47 pm
by Lea Dweller
MrCrabtree wrote: ↑Sun Oct 04, 2020 12:55 pm
Hi Wal
Couldn't find a Vulcan but I did find a Sharpes Aquarex which although a different looking mechanism has the same pointed grip for extending the handle.
So definitely is a Sharpes.
Many thanks.
I am happy to be proven wrong!
Re: What Make is this and can I replace the stretch cord?
Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2020 9:16 am
by MrCrabtree
Well I have tried to unscrew the ends of the drawstring but they won't budge and all i am achieving is scratching the brass end so I am going to leave it.
Shame as it would look much better with a different drawstring.
Thanks again for all your comments and advice.
Mike
Re: What Make is this and can I replace the stretch cord?
Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2020 9:20 am
by Barbelseeker
perhaps consider buying an indelible pen and painting it black.
Re: What Make is this and can I replace the stretch cord?
Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2020 9:23 am
by Pallenpool
Mike, you could try applying some heat treatment, or immersing in some boiling water, it sounds like they may have been glued.
Well done to Wal for coming up with the Sharpes ID - I had no idea it would be one - I have to confess that I did not try really in searching for an identification. Good luck.
Re: What Make is this and can I replace the stretch cord?
Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2020 11:48 am
by MrCrabtree
Hi Peter
Tried hair dryer then hot air paint stripper but to no avail all it did was start to melt the orange cord.
I will try boiling water after that I will admit defeat.
Mike
Re: What Make is this and can I replace the stretch cord?
Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2020 1:13 pm
by Kev D
You vould try putting iit in the freezer overnight,if it will fit.
Then blow torch the brass balls to expand them while the arms are still shrunk from freezing
Re: What Make is this and can I replace the stretch cord?
Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2020 2:11 pm
by MrCrabtree
That sounds painful
Ha Ha
I may try that when i get a chance thanks.
Re: What Make is this and can I replace the stretch cord?
Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2020 7:51 pm
by Silfield
I know it sounds counterintuitive but sometimes trying to tighten a stuck thread a little prior to trying
to loosen works.