Plainly, this net is based on Richard Walker's original design, yet far from a slavish copy. It has 36inch long arms with a 35inch spread.
The block has been machined from a solid billet of 'aircraft quality' duralumin, as is the screw.
The spreader has an oak centre, (from Redmire's original dam rail), with modern tufnol substitute cheek plates; these being affixed with stainless steel wood screws.
The brass loops, to which the thong is attached with small stainless steel split-rings, are hand-fashioned 'Dee' section strip, and simply whipped in position.
Both ferrule and butt cap have been turned from brass bar, the former being equipped with a brass screw to locate the block, providing security from turning during use.
Assembly as above.
My aim with this project was to provide reliable functionality as simply as possible.
I thank all others who have previously posted their traditional landing net efforts, from which I've learned much.
Regards,
Len.
