[TowerTalk] Fulton K1550 / K2550 Swap: Cable Question

Tony dxdx at optonline.net
Thu Jun 4 16:52:45 EDT 2015


Hi Thomas:

On 6/4/2015 3:22 PM, Thomas Noel wrote:
> Tony, Surely you know that the cable is not just friction wrapped onto 
> the spool? It is firmly attached, and it is actually a stronger winch 
> on the first layer of cable than on 2nd and 3rd layer. What you have 
> now is perfect.

I was under the impression that the load on the cable windings developed 
grip around the spool to keep the cable from from pulling out of where 
it's bolted on the spool. So I guess the idea of more windings, more 
grip doesn't hold water?

Tony


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