I have used thimbles and eye splices as well as thimbles inside of a small
tightly tied bowline. The military uses thimbles with crimp ferrules to secure
the rope. Whatever you use be sure the thimble is held tightly in the rope
eye. don't just knot the end or tie a bunch of knots. Each improper knot can
decrease rope strength in half.
Use S-hooks or load rated snap clips to secure the thimble end to whatever the
anchor (guy ring or stake)
73,
Bill
AI4WM
--- On Thu, 4/30/09, RICHARD SOLOMON <w1ksz@q.com> wrote:
From: RICHARD SOLOMON <w1ksz@q.com>
Subject: [TowerTalk] What To Use With Rope Guys
To: "TowerTalk" <towertalk@contesting.com>
Date: Thursday, April 30, 2009, 5:57 PM
I am putting up a K9AY Loop, I will be using 3/16" rope for
the guys.
What would folks suggest I use to tie off the ropes ? Knots
are so crude !!
Some form of ring and clamp ?
Thanks, Dick, W1KSZ
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