You could use a fence stretcher. These are intended for pulling wire fence tight, but you could make a loop in the end of the wire rope and attach it to the stretcher. You could use a hand winch (a.k.a. come along, hand puller, cable puller, etc.) It’s basically a winch with a hook on its frame and a hook on its cable.
How do you make wire rope tighter?
Fold the cable back on itself and slide the cable clips over the tail. Position the cable clips so that the curved portion of both clips lie on the tail of the cable and the screw presses into the longest part of the cable. Tighten the screws to hold the cable securely.
How do you keep wires taut?
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Quote from Youtube video: Start by going around the post. Go under you can tie this knot either way right side up or upside down it doesn't matter so start by going.
How do you tighten a wire rope without a turnbuckle?
Use a simple cinch loop:
- Connect to the first eye and tie a small loop about 2/3 the way across the span.
- Run the tail through the second eye and back through the loop.
- Pull the tail toward the second eye to create the desired tension and pinch the tail to maintain position.
- Tie off the tail at the loop.
How do you check wire rope tension?
How can you check tension levels on your materials? A tension meter can be used to precisely determine the exact tension you require. Tension meters are clamped onto a cable or wire rope to measure the deflection of the material and then convert the deflection into tension.
What can I use instead of a turnbuckle?
The alternative to turnbuckles are deadeyes. Deadeyes use lashings to form a block and tackle setup at the bottom of the stay to achieve the necessary tension needed to tune the rigging. Deadeyes consume 4 feet of dyneema, making them rather economical by comparison.
How do you attach a rope to a turnbuckle?
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Quote from Youtube video: And then insert the bolt back into the turnbuckle. And fasten it tightly. For the eye fitting insert the eye into the open shackle. And then close the shackle.
How do I stop my turnbuckles from loosening?
If your application will expose the turnbuckle to vibration, it is good practice to lock the end fittings from turning by using lock wire. This will prevent unwanted loosening over time. Your turnbuckle may also be equipped with lock jam nuts to prevent loosening.
How do you get slack out of wire rope?
Bill Reeks, Cromwell, Ky.: “An easy way to take slack out of a steel cable is to make an arch out of wood or metal and insert a J-bolt through the top of the arch with a wing nut on it. Just position the arch on the cable, insert the bolt, and pull the cable up as far as needed into the arch.
