[TowerTalk] pushup mast source and other comments

[Roger D Johnson]

>  > Get a bunch of cheap knockoff locking pliars for 3 to 5 bucks each 
> (about
>  > what a thimble and 3 clips would cost but don't get visegrips or you 
> will
> go
>  > broke) and pull the rope tight through the earth screw eye and clamp it
> with
>  > the locking pliars.  get the needlenose pliars as they can handle two
> ropes
>  > each.  These hold the rope fine and are a walk in the sun compared to
>  > kneeling in the snow for a half hour with nut drivers, pliars, etc.
>  > tightening clips.
> 
> Do you clamp the rope around the eye, or at some distance?  I'm having a
> tough time visualizing exactly what you're clamping here.  Off hand, I love
> the idea of using inexpensive clamping pliers.. You could use the slack end
> of the rope to tie around the pliers to make sure they don't unclamp.
> 
Use a clove hitch. Very easy to set proper tension. The clove
hitch needs tension to stay tied so add a couple of half hitches
when done.

73, Roger

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