At 09:26 AM 6/21/98 EDT, TOMK5RC@aol.com wrote:
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>To: rthorne@arn.net
>Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Gin Pole Rope
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>Date: Sun, 21 Jun 1998 09:26:06 EDT
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>In a message dated 6/20/98 10:55:27 PM Central Daylight Time, rthorne@arn.net
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>> While we have the thread going on gin poles lets talk rope. What does
>> the multi-tude recommend for the rope. Size and type?
>
>You will need to look to specialty stores for this requirement. All you are
>likely to find in hardware stores is nylon, which stretches, and
polypropylene
>which deteriorates in sunlight.
>
>3/4" Polydacron is the rope of choice for this purpose. It is tightly woven,
>withstands abrasion and does not stretch. Hint: For storage and ease of use,
>keep it in a large plastic trash can or wind it on a hose caddy.
Try a marine supply/boating supply shop ...
>
>Tom, K5RC/7
>On the Comstock
Dave
WA4EMR
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