Rigger tool: Marlin Spike for opening up the strands of wire rope if metal or hemp rope if wood. Used to open up strands for splicing in eyes (loops) or joining to ropes together. I've watched a bosun splice an eye in a wire rope by opening up the strand, insert one of three strands while spinning it around the rope with one finger. Never seen anyone use a hammer on a marlin spike. Sometimes called a fid.
Rigger tool: Marlin Spike for opening up the strands of wire rope if metal or hemp rope if wood. Used to open up strands for splicing in eyes (loops) or joining to ropes together. I've watched a bosun splice an eye in a wire rope by opening up the strand, insert one of three strands while spinning it around the rope with one finger. Never seen anyone use a hammer on a marlin spike. Sometimes called a fid.
That's impressive.
what does a 100 pound anvil go for.
It is largely dependent on the maker and age. Probably around $400 average. Could be twice that, but probably not half that.
@@BackPorchAntiques i remember my dad bought it for $100 back in the mid 80s. Dont know any name, but i assume it was quite old back them already.
@SHANECatLovinActivistHistorian probably so!
Aluminum bronze works just fine and it's not expensive at least it shouldn't be copper and aluminum are pretty cheap