Consider also placing a second eye bolt 12 inches below the first and
running a cable between the two eyes. This will provide a counter balancing
force for the upper bolt and reduce the tendency for it to tilt upward over
time.
Tod, KØTO
>As the tree grows, the eye bolt can be backed out a couple of turns to
avoid having the tree swallow up the bolt. If the
>installation is not easily accessible, use a long bolt and leave a generous
amount outside the tree.>
>
>Try to install the bolt in a part of the tree away from branches, hollows,
etc, so that the bolt screws into undisturbed >>> wood that
>is less likely to flex seriously.
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