At 12:09 PM 9/11/2005, TOMMY HALIBURTON wrote:
>To All,
>
>Does anyone have a source for the nylon/synthetic belts one uses for
>hoisting purposes? I am about to raise my antenna and a couple of
>the belts would be quite handy. Thanks for any assistance,
>
>Semper Fi,
>
>Tommy - K6YE
Assuming you mean nylon slings there are a lot of options. I even saw some on
sale on Tractor Supply Company the other day.
Another way to make one in a pinch is to buy bulk nylon webbing from places
like REI for mountain climbing. There is a pretty standard and simple knot
to make these a full circle. I use this type all of the
time. Standard stuff is
only one inch wide but they also stock two inch stuff if you want to spread out
the forces a bit more. While you are at REI you should pick up some
carabiners
as well. They are very handy. I use a lot of the loops all of the
time. Everything
from a foot long to six feet long (for going around booms when lifting.
http://www.rei.com/category/4500002.htm?cm_re=toc*1*hardware&vcat=REI_SSHP_CLIMBING_TOC#climbing_hardware
Hope the reflector does not chop this URL up too badly. If so then
just go to
http://www.rei.com/shop/Climbing.htm and CLICK on HARDWARE
Another way to make them is to use the nylon straps from truck load
tie down straps.
I damaged a couple of the ratchet straps when the only place to attach them had
them around some sharp metal parts. I cut them at the nicked spot and used
the long tails for making sling "loops" and the remaining ratchet with shorter
strap is still very useful.
Actually just making a few slings from dacron or nylon rope can be very handy
in a pinch. I always save my rope tails in case I need them for
tieing down loads
or as slings.
Lots of other options -- just bring up a few in case you are in a
bind to do something
without waiting to order them.
--John
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