Rigging kit

[DSW]

No Kool aid jammers were harmed. At this point.

 

[Groundman One]

Looking forward to seeing this come together.

You said you were making your own block, how are you going to do that?

 

[DSW]

Looking forward to seeing this come together.

You said you were making your own block, how are you going to do that?

Thank ya.

My take on a block at least. Very simple but should work well. Instead of rollers it'll be tubing that is welded permanently. Wouldn't be good for mechanical advantage but should be excellent for lowering, as it introduces friction. Similar to rigging rings.

 

[Groundman One]

Thank ya.

My take on a block at least. Very simple but should work well. Instead of rollers it'll be tubing that is welded permanently. Wouldn't be good for mechanical advantage but should be excellent for lowering, as it introduces friction. Similar to rigging rings.

Neat. Ya gotta post some pics when all of this is put together.

Are you doing this a) because it's interesting to do, b) to save money, or c) because you want stronger gear?

 

[DSW]

I brought in some firewood. Grumbled about it being more wet than it should be.
Beautiful day but it's been raining so much the ground is a swamp. Grumbled about that.

After I threw my pity party, I realized I'm alive, have a healthy family, roof over my head and it's time to get to work.

Progress will be slow from here on out but I'll keep moving on it.






Got a side plate laid out and cut out.

 

[DSW]

Side shot I never posted.



Better eat your Wheaties.

 

[DSW]

Neat. Ya gotta post some pics when all of this is put together.

Are you doing this a) because it's interesting to do, b) to save money, or c) because you want stronger gear?

Absolutely, I'll keep this thread updated.

All the above. Emphasis on WANT stronger gear. It's definitely going to be more novelty than necessity. A lot of the companies making tree gear do an excellent job and I will continue to support them and buy from them more often than not.

 

[Groundman One]

Absolutely, I'll keep this thread updated.

All the above. Emphasis on WANT stronger gear.

That's hysterical! (I mean that in a good way.) The Porta-Wrap is rated at 2000# WLL. Would love to see the rating on what you put together. Also want to see how you set up the attachment system to the tree; if you're going to have a base plate with straps or a connection point for a (very large) whoopie.

 

[DSW]

That's hysterical! (I mean that in a good way.) The Porta-Wrap is rated at 2000# WLL. Would love to see the rating on what you put together. Also want to see how you set up the attachment system to the tree; if you're going to have a base plate with straps or a connection point for a (very large) whoopie.

The XL version is rated for 6000lb WLL and steel to steel mine is beefier in every way.

That doesn't factor in build quality and design which can make or break a product but I'm confident it'll be alright.

I'll put some hefty loads on it but I have no way of putting any official numerical limits on it.

No base plate. Regular sling attachment.

 

[Groundman One]

The XL version is rated for 6000lb WLL and steel to steel mine is beefier in every way.

That doesn't factor in build quality and design which can make or break a product but I'm confident it'll be alright.

I'll put some hefty loads on it but I have no way of putting any official numerical limits on it.

No base plate. Regular sling attachment.

I hadn't heard about the XL version. I thought you had it wrong, checked, and you have it right.

I have the large and it's great.

Don't forget to post more pics.

 

[DSW]

Block progress












Not finished obviously. Hopefully make some more progress this weekend.

 

[Groundman One]

I'm into strong gear, but how big a piece of wood are you planning to drop? That thing could lower a Panzer.

The poor climber is going to need a winch to haul that thing into the tree. What does that weigh?

 

[DSW]

I'm into strong gear, but how big a piece of wood are you planning to drop? That thing could lower a Panzer.

The poor climber is going to need a winch to haul that thing into the tree. What does that weigh?

How much does it weigh? Too much.

When I planned(using that term loosely ) this whole thing I didn't want to spend all this time(and dough) and make the kit beefier but only to an insignificant amount or risk not making it beefier at all. So I erred on the side of overbuilt but I definitely underestimated how much weight it actually adds.

That block is a tank and it's not finished. It'll be heavier.

Nothing compared to the Portawrap but that is someone else's problem.

 

[Groundman One]

How much does it weigh? Too much.

When I planned(using that term loosely ) this whole thing I didn't want to spend all this time(and dough) and make the kit beefier but only to an insignificant amount or risk not making it beefier at all. So I erred on the side of overbuilt but I definitely underestimated how much weight it actually adds.

That block is a tank and it's not finished. It'll be heavier.

Nothing compared to the Portawrap but that is someone else's problem.

I think when you're done, and the pics are posted, you're getting into the Arboristsite Book of World Records for that stuff.

 

[lone wolf]

Does the dye stay on the rope or wear off?

 

[Groundman One]

Does the dye stay on the rope or wear off?

It fades with the sun and usage. My 5/8 yellow rope is still very yellow. My 9/16 red is as grey as it is red. It gets used every single day.

 

[lone wolf]

Great thread and interesting keep up the good work.

 

[DSW]

I think when you're done, and the pics are posted, you're getting into the Arboristsite Book of World Records for that stuff.

Great thread and interesting keep up the good work.

Thanks for the interest and support, fellas.

 

[DSW]

I'll have an update later on today.

 

[lone wolf]

Block progress

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Not finished obviously. Hopefully make some more progress this weekend.

I like that Red cedar too. What do you make from them?