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Forum: SparTalk 11-29-2011, 01:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 174,931
Posted By matt the rigger
The lower stretch the better. I agree with Brian...

The lower stretch the better. I agree with Brian that there should not be a "weak link". And the shock cord in the line has been done for years.
Forum: SparTalk 05-10-2011, 04:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,326
Posted By matt the rigger
Looks good. I've seen that type of clip...

Looks good. I've seen that type of clip straighten right out.
Forum: SparTalk 03-30-2011, 11:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,932
Posted By matt the rigger
All the closed body turnbuckles I have ever come...

All the closed body turnbuckles I have ever come across in the last 20 yrs. as a rigger have proved to be very gall friendly. I think mostly because of the stainless on stainless,but also because...
Forum: SparTalk 03-30-2011, 11:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,461
Posted By matt the rigger
Brion, I do see your point on cleaning up the...

Brion,

I do see your point on cleaning up the stanchions in order to prevent the chafe.That's a given. I also understand your concern with coated life lines,and the necessity to inspect all life...
Forum: SparTalk 03-08-2011, 07:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,461
Posted By matt the rigger
First, I don't why any one would want to use ANY...

First, I don't why any one would want to use ANY rope for life lines. there are a number of reasons NOT to use fiber life lines. Even in the one design classes that allow them,most have gone back to...
Forum: SparTalk 09-01-2009, 07:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,330
Posted By matt the rigger
I always use a Brummel lock on grommets. Mostly...

I always use a Brummel lock on grommets. Mostly because of the lack of bury in the tapered end. A grommet should be as strong as any other 12 strand splice.
Forum: SparTalk 03-30-2009, 09:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,831
Posted By matt the rigger
Mr. Duff is absolutely correct in his info on...

Mr. Duff is absolutely correct in his info on this one
Forum: SparTalk 03-30-2009, 09:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,562
Posted By matt the rigger
That line needs to have a core dependent splice....

That line needs to have a core dependent splice. It has a specrta\tecnora core.Unlike Mr. duff states, You should ALWAYS use a splice. A bowline cuts the working load in half. Where as a splice...
Forum: SparTalk 03-09-2009, 12:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,182
Posted By matt the rigger
I would use a thimble on the swivel\shackle. If...

I would use a thimble on the swivel\shackle. If it's not going through the windless,and it obviously is not. I believe any time you can eliminate rope to steel chafe with thimble is a good practice....
Forum: SparTalk 03-09-2009, 10:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,182
Posted By matt the rigger
You should always have at the least 10-12' of...

You should always have at the least 10-12' of chain for chafe reasons if nothing else. Then make sure you seize the shackle (or swivel would be better) to the chain. Then you should do a rope to...
Forum: SparTalk 03-03-2009, 07:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,956
Posted By matt the rigger
Dyform is not necessary. 316 stainless 1x19 of...

Dyform is not necessary. 316 stainless 1x19 of the same diameter work just as well.
Forum: SparTalk 02-24-2009, 08:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,877
Posted By matt the rigger
The best way to get the wire out is to cut the...

The best way to get the wire out is to cut the wire as short as you can at the fitting. Then unscrew the fitting a couple of turns,(it helps to have it in a vise).Then find a punch that would be a...
Forum: SparTalk 02-20-2009, 10:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,366
Posted By matt the rigger
Mr. Duff is correct in what he said about the...

Mr. Duff is correct in what he said about the connection to the chain. That connection should not get any where near the turning blocks or the quadrant. On the lashing end, I have found in the past...
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