Revision v1From the idea: Rig tying jig
Rig tying jig — first revision
Holds hook and line under tension so tying is a two-handed job instead of a three-handed one. So far only tried ashore.
- Built
- 11 June 2026
- Tested at
- The workbench
- Material
- PETG
- Print time
- 3.5 h
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Assembled
The shapes below are a principle sketch of how it is built, not the finished part. The 3D model goes up once the revision is locked.
How it works
The block is spring-loaded by a printed leaf spring in the part itself — no metal spring to rust solid. The spool has a felt washer giving an adjustable brake.
This one is honestly not finished. It works on the bench, but it has not been taken out in a boat yet, and that is where it actually needs testing.
What I learned
The printed leaf spring loses tension faster than expected when left flexed. The next revision has to let it rest relaxed when the jig is not in use.