Rigging and Sailmaking Tools & Equipment

Whipping Twines

Rigging Tools

R&W Rope is your premier provider for professional-grade rigging tools and sail making supplies. For the avid sailor, you can’t settle for just any tools to get the job done. To meet the needs of even the most demanding craftsman, we carry a full line of high-quality tools to take care of any rigging or sail-making job. Some of the inventory we currently provide includes roping and seaming palms, needles, spikes, fids, Bosun and Currey knives, and more.

If you need guidance or information on the proper selection of rigging tools and sail making supplies, like fids, needles, palms, hot knives, and other products, please contact us. Our experienced rigging and sail making professionals can provide you with the best advice and service for any task.

Cotton Twine (1 LB)

A natural fiber, twisted twine with traditional look and feel. Used by sailors and knot tyers for bag lanyards, chest beckets and other fancy knotwork.Sometimes referred to as seine twine,...

$15.00

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Waxed Whipping Twine

Colored, Polyester Waxed Whipping Twine from MARLOW for whipping and seizing rope ends and splices on any size or type of rope.

From $8.50

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Waxed Whipping Twine with Needle - 1 oz #3

3 Strand twisted #3 Waxed Polyester Whipping Twine w/#15 Needle for whipping and seizing rope ends and splices on any size or type of rope. Available in: Hemp color or...

$7.90

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Tarred Marline

This tarred marline is the real deal! Natural hemp twine soaked in Stockholm tar. Used to seize and serve standing and running rigging, seizing headsails to jib hanks, and rat boards...

From $40.00

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Waxed Whipping Twine with Needle - 1oz #7

Polyester 1 oz #7 Waxed Whipping Twine w/#15 Needle for whipping and seizing rope ends and splices on any size or type of rope. Available in White or Hemp color....

$7.90

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Tarred Nylon Twine

A twisted Nylon Twine with tar coating used for serving wire standing rigging and seizings. Stock sizes: #18 (1LB), #24 (1LB), #36 (1LB), #48 (2LB), #60 (2LB), #72 (2LB), #96...

From $15.00

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Hemp Seaming Twine

A very fine twisted twine made from the highest quality long fiber Hemp yarn available. Great for delicate work, sewing, stitching, model ship rigging, etc. Also available tarred with real...

From $15.00

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English Braids BUFF Waxed Whipping Twine

A Buff Polyester Waxed Whipping Twine by English Braids. Ideal for whipping traditional hemp or tan colored lines.

$15.00
Thread Wax

A great aid to hand sewing. The 3 oz. cup is made from natural bee's wax. The 1lb. block is composition wax.

From $7.00

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Stockholm Tar

A strong, thick liquid used to preserve natural cordage and timber.

From $53.70

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