Forum: SparTalk
11-06-2007, 11:16 AM
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It is not good practice to deprive stainless...
It is not good practice to deprive stainless steel of oxygen because it needs oxygen to achieve passivation - the chemistry for its corrosion resistance. It is especially bad practice to do so with...
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Forum: SparTalk
11-06-2007, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 3
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Buntline Strength
I know Brion and others are fond of the Buntline Hitch. I have also learned it is a very old hitch but has only recently gained popularity. As such, have there been any relative strength numbers...
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Forum: SparTalk
11-06-2007, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 2
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By Any Other Name
Does the Straight Bend go by any other names? If so, what are they?
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Forum: SparTalk
09-12-2007, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 7
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Thanks so much. For a bit of clarity, the lead...
Thanks so much. For a bit of clarity, the lead line usually attaches to the high line with a specialty device, or knot, that doesn't allow the lead rope to move along the high line. Because these...
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Forum: SparTalk
09-11-2007, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 7
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I suppose that in order to help me better, it...
I suppose that in order to help me better, it would be beneficial to know my intended use.
I chose Sta-Set as my rope of choice for it's relatively low stretch and it's availability in a color far...
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Forum: SparTalk
09-10-2007, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,815
Seized Eye
I would like to seize, not at all splice, an eye in 1/2-inch Sta-Set. I would like to see around 60-70 percent of the rope strength maintained. I know that I will need multiple seizings but need...
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