I've never had any issues with my wedges moving.  I make my own and give the heads a bit more "lip".   Perhaps mine have less taper than pre-made ones, as that's the only thing I could think of that would cause them to work upwards.  Gravity is supposed to be our friend.

Wedges are pretty easy to make out of hardwood block, just a few minutes on the table saw
and you've got 30 or 40.

Cheers,
  Jeff Nelson
  Muir Caileag
  C&C 30 549

On 2021-01-21 12:09 a.m., Peter McMinn via CnC-List wrote:

Risking another topic in tandem with my windlass question. Don’t think they’re easily confused, but we can try;)

When we purchased Sirius in October, the wood wedges at the deck mast hole were all low and fairly tight. Now, after a few sails and seasonal changes (not sure that matters), they have all worked upward and a few are loose. Is it important to keep these tightly wedged, and if so, how do I keep them from drifting upward?

Without removing the boot, I’d like to try looping some light spectra around the top of the loose wedge, then a block at the bottom of the loop to pound it down. Feedback welcome.

Found this interesting article on the merits of wood wedging:

https://www.riggingdoctor.com/life-aboard/2016/2/29/wedging-the-mast-deck-partner


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