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    Rope degrade

    This reminds me of a discussion during my ACRT line clearance arborist training about why you should never leave your line in a tree overnight.Squirrels,they will chew,taste and sample anything that they encounter.I know this to be true from my christmas lights that I put in our 70' pin oak...
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    Wolf Claw Gaffs

    After my second double knee surgery I couldn't stand to be on spurs for any length of time. I contacted Bailey's about the Wolf Claws thinking that the design with support on both sides of the leg would help,it didn't. The idea is good but its all plastic and it flexes everywhere giving no...
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    splicing Tenex rope

    Thanks guys, I've just completed a professional looking 1/2" whoopie sling. I found that if I rotate the wand back and forth with the handle as I pull, the bury slipped right through easily.Keep the tips coming though I think the threads on splicing are great and Tenex has so many possible uses.
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    splicing Tenex rope

    I've made a locked brummel and a couple lock stitch eyes and was attempting top pass the tail through for a whoopie sling when I seeked some other ideas.I have the new england rope splicing site thanks.Also i'm not clear on the taper do you remove a pair of strands or single srtands?
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    splicing Tenex rope

    I need help splicing Tenex rope.I'm having trouble with the bury. I've used several types of fids including the Toss wand but its much more difficult than expected.Any tape onthe ends sticks inside.I've tried 3/8'' 1/2"&3/4" and found all buries surprisingly difficlt for a seemingly simple...
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