Having been raised on a farm, farmed for some years, then worked in
industry for 26 and then going to college to get a degree so I could get
a real job that took a lot less physical effort...
For me, the ideal size rope to the gin pole is 1/2". I find smaller
rope exerts too much pressure leaving groves in my hands even while
wearing leather gloves. (Always wear good leather gloves when handling
rope, or gloves designed to work with rope). Rope larger than 1/2" is
uncomfortable and not easily wrapped around my hands. On the farm I
worked with ropes up to 1 1/2"
Both these sizes are going to vary widely from person to person, but
those are my preferences.
73
Roger (K8RI)
Glenn Thorne wrote:
> Another idea is Rhino Flex -
> http://shop.hilineco.com/index.php/cPath/453_455
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mark Robinson" <markrob@mindspring.com>
> To: "Tower and HF antenna construction topics." <towertalk@contesting.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 8:48 PM
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Gin Pole Rope
>
>
>
>> I see that tree guys use large diameter rope. It is easier on the hands and
>> stays straight and doesn't tangle easily.
>>
>> Maybe this is a better choice then
>>
>> http://www.onlineropestore.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=19_26
>>
>>
>> Mark
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Bob AD5VJ" <ad5vj@ad5vj.com>
>> To: "'Tower and HF antenna construction topics.'"
>> <towertalk@contesting.com>
>> Sent: Wednesday, 14 April, 2010 9:41 PM
>> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Gin Pole Rope
>>
>>
>>
>>> The previous poster is correct definetly get something that will not
>>> stretch. My personal experience is that 3/4 inch rope makes the pulling a
>>> lot easier. I have used smaller diameter, but it seems the larger
>>> diameter
>>> you can use the happier your ground team will be.
>>>
>>> Also make sure whatever you end up with that it does not over fill but
>>> does
>>> fully fill your pulley. We used a 2 inch diameter pole along with a gin
>>> pole
>>> assembly sold by dxengineering. The day the project took place the
>>> easiest
>>> part was going up using the gin pole. The pulley they sell was smooth as
>>> glass and without strain whatsoever.
>>>
>>> Bob AD5VJ
>>>
>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:towertalk-
>>>> bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Dan Schaaf
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 8:24 PM
>>>> To: Tower and HF antenna construction topics.
>>>> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Gin Pole Rope
>>>>
>>>> Mark
>>>>
>>>> Nylon stretches.
>>>> Go to West Marine and buy 3/8 line used for sails on sailboats. It has
>>>> minimal stretch.
>>>>
>>>> Dan Schaaf
>>>> K3ZXL
>>>> "In the Beginning there was Spark Gap"
>>>> www.k3zxl.com
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Mark Robinson" <markrob@mindspring.com>
>>>> To: "Tower and HF antenna construction topics."
>>>> <towertalk@contesting.com>
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 9:13 PM
>>>> Subject: [TowerTalk] Gin Pole Rope
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> I am just about to start putting up my Rohn 45 tower. What rope do
>>>>>
>>>> people
>>>>
>>>>> normally use with a gin pole. I like the look of this 3/8 inch nylon
>>>>>
>>>> rope.
>>>>
>>>>> Is this a good choice?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> http://www.onlineropestore.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=43_44
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> thanks Mark N1UK
>>>>>
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