To remove the constructional stretch from the dyneema steering "cables", I used my tractor to apply a considerable amount of tension to 100 ft. of new 1/4 inch line. This line is single braid 12 strand sk75 dyneema with a breaking strength stronger than steel so to compact the strands, this method worked surprisingly well....... In low gear, I think I could have pulled the telephone pole down.
attachment to my tractor
attachment to a telephone pole
pre tensioning
100 ft of tight rope
resulting brummel spliced steering "cables"
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2 comments:
interesting technique. those brummel splices look fun to make.
Very cool method! The splices look excellent, as well.
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