Seizing for shrouds

I have always attached the Block / Deadeye to the rail first, then the line should be fixed at the tops - then bring that line down and rig it through the Block / Deadeye and pull on the line to tighten it. You can use an alligator clip or similar to hold the looped line in place while you finish seizing it.
 
I'm not sure of how to make seizing for the shrouds on the blocks. I've tied knots then wrapped the seizing thread around and around but it collapse around the shroud. Any suggestions? View attachment 217287
You have discovered a universal problem. Seizing is very difficult if you are trying to do it 'in the air' by hand. You need to build a 'seizing machine'. An article appeared in NRJ a couple of years back that should give you some ideas. The low voltage electrical parts can be had from allelectronics.com. They are located in Van Nuys, CA. With a machine you can wrap about six inches of shroud per minute. Almost all 'tools' used to solve problems like this are homemade.
 
You have discovered a universal problem. Seizing is very difficult if you are trying to do it 'in the air' by hand. You need to build a 'seizing machine'. An article appeared in NRJ a couple of years back that should give you some ideas. The low voltage electrical parts can be had from allelectronics.com. They are located in Van Nuys, CA. With a machine you can wrap about six inches of shroud per minute. Almost all 'tools' used to solve problems like this are homemade.

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You have discovered a universal problem. Seizing is very difficult if you are trying to do it 'in the air' by hand. You need to build a 'seizing machine'. An article appeared in NRJ a couple of years back that should give you some ideas. The low voltage electrical parts can be had from allelectronics.com. They are located in Van Nuys, CA. With a machine you can wrap about six inches of shroud per minute. Almost all 'tools' used to solve problems like this are homemade.
This is quite confusing... Seizing is not serving.

In any case, here is something that might be of interest: it was posted right here:

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Work on the shrouds should start at the top with the loop (which is served) at the masthead. The shrouds are either single or double.
Once the top of the shroud is fitted to the mast, the length of the shroud is measured and the rope is seized after being fitted around to the deadeye at the bottom.
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