[TowerTalk] blocks

[Michael Mraz]

The Harken marine-grade snatch block rated at 2,250lb
safe working load is $168 list. I don't know what you
bought, but maybe there's an extra "0" in the working load.

The Harken blocks that have 1-1/2" sheaves are rated
around 300lb safe working load, and are around $12 list.

73   Mike   N6MZ

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From:  Malcolm Clark[SMTP:rudder1@ibm.net]
Sent:  Friday, April 17, 1998 10:11
To:  Pat Barthelow; towertalk@contesting.com
Subject:  Re: [TowerTalk] blocks

Pat Barthelow wrote:
> 
> HI Russ,
> 
> We found a very small, deceptively strong block at a local marine supply
> store.  Stainless steel, and nylon body/wheels with ball bearings, the
> thing was not too
> expensive...about $12.00. The pulley wheel was only about 1-1/2" diameter,
> but
> the block was rated at 2000 lbs working load.  



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