[TheForge] Dave and other ropemakers.

Sun Oct 6 20:08:03 2002

Mike,

I don't understand why you don't just use the chain.  Although you probably
can't see the difference from any distance, I think it's more interesting
and attractive.  The chain can also end above the ground and will not be
blowing in the wind like a rope will.

Walt
-----Original Message-----
From: GHS <[email protected]>
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Date: Sunday, October 06, 2002 1:45 PM
Subject: [TheForge] Dave and other ropemakers.

>I have a customer who is thinking of
>using either a chinese chain or a rope
>rather than a downspout on his Taliesan
>knockoff house. Either would be
>preferable as the place was clearly
>designed to have water just cascade from
>the eaves, with no gutters. I do not
>believe it rained in Frank Lloyd Wrights
>universe.
>
> We have worked out something to do with
>the gutters which will not screw up the
>lines of the house, however downspouts
>will still stick out like a zit on prom
>night. Either a rope of chain will suit
>the semi oriental feel of the place.
>
>Question: Is there an organic rope
>material which will stand up under the
>wet use and outdoor exposure here in
>Wisconsin? I am thinking 1.25" rope .
>
>Mike Graf
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