Part to TDB blind

[Lou Ureneck]

I managed to lose one of the couplings that pivots and connects two parts of the blind. Anyone know where I can get parts for aTDB blind or how to improvise the lost coupling?

Thanks.

 

[RLLigman]

Lou, actually those couplings consist of two parts: a cast aluminum outside eye end attached to the pipe and a stainless jaw slide


http://www.rochfordsupply.com/shop/Boating_and_Marine/Boat_Hardware/Outside_Eye_Ends/index.html


You need the cast aluminum one on the right.


http://www.rochfordsupply.com/shop/Boating_and_Marine/Boat_Hardware/Jaw_Slide/index.html


You want the stainless unit on the right, not the nylon one.


If Rochford Supply won't sell them to you, go through a canvas shop near you.

 

[Lou Ureneck]

Rick, this is a very big help. Thanks. Lou

 

[RLLigman]

If you can't pick them up on your own, try Elizabeth Olsen at Olsen Marine, current manufacturers of TDBs. I assume they still build their blinds the same way.

 

[Charles Olson]

I managed to lose one of the couplings that pivots and connects two parts of the blind. Anyone know where I can get parts for aTDB blind or how to improvise the lost coupling?

Thanks.

Lou,

Call the folks @ Olsen Marine, they will hook you up. I lost one last year.

 

[Lou Ureneck]

Charles, good tip ... I called and they're mailing me one. Lou

 

[Steve Sanford]

Good morning, Rick~


Thanks for letting us know about Rockford Supply - it's now bookmarked for my further exploration.


Question: Your thoughts re s/s over nylon on the fittings? I would lean toward the nylon for our saltwater environs unless you think they are insufficiently rugged.


All the best,


SJS

 

[RLLigman]

I opted to go with the stainless and had it powder coated when I restructured my TDB blind.

As you know, there are a variety of stainless steel alloys, a query to the supplier to determine the alloy might be a prudent course. I tend to stay away from nylon polymers because they degrade in UV, and don't handle cold well as they age.