IF THEY ARE AVAILABLE: Big Grips, or by what ever name, they are really
great to use. I use them with Phillystran but they are available for EHS
as well. I use a ComeAlong to pretension to give the turnbuckles the
most adjustment. ComeAlong, ratcheting strap, fence stretcher (I had
one on the farm that would pull a #12 steel wire in two using only one
hand to pull.), or what ever tensioning device.
73
Roger (K8RI)
On 12/14/2015 6:22 AM, Stan Stockton wrote:
Another suggestion/alternative..A PLP preformed guy grip temporarily goes on
and comes off the guy wire in less than 10 seconds and the loop is already made
for you. You don't need to put but about 3 wraps to have plenty of holding
power to tighten them all you need with a come-a-long or whatever method you
choose. I found this to be much easier for me than messing with cable grips.
73... Stan, K5GO
On Dec 13, 2015, at 3:46 PM, Mitch <mskobier@charter.net> wrote:
All, I have stacked many a section of Rohn 25, and the method I have settled
upon is as follows.
I actually use a set of Kline cable grips to grasp the cable, but any of the
previously mentioned methods will work. I would be a bit leery of the vise
grips, as the sharp edges in the jaws can knick the strands and cause a spot
where the galvanization is damaged, leading to rust. Of course a quick shot
of cold galvanizing spray will help repair the damage.
I just use a cheap Harbor Freight ratchet strap hooked from the anchor point
and whatever method you choose to use to grip the cable and pull it taught,
then form the eye and clamp. I've tried the come-a-long and various other
methods, and I have found that it is the simplest method for me. with the
limited tension you are going to put on the guy wire while forming the eye,
you can ever make up a pulling loop out of a piece of scrap wire cable, and
use the saddle clamp to temporarily attach it to the guy wire. This gives
you a nice attachment point for the ratchet strap hook to attach.
Mitch KJ7JA
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