Bur Oak

[MikePoor]

Nice work with the spider legs keeping the "limb that couldn't move" stationary!!!

 

[tod_k]

They have not picked apart yet, but tenex is prone to do that ecpecially while setting the rigging with your saw on your side. I need to talk to Norm about upgrading a few of them to an exotic fiber. I'm not sure about size, or material, etc.. Mine are all 3/4" Tenex.

 

[tod_k]

We would have had to put down tons of mats and plywood to get a lift in there and it would have only been used for a few cuts, not worth it to me. Almost all of our crane work is done by climbing usually do to confined space.

 

[tnttree]

Good spidey leg shots. I always liked dismantling big old oaks.
The couch at nite feels so good after a day like that, or maybe I'm just to old

 

[Mark Chisholm]

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do they get all messy too ?

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Nope. I have hollow braid ones as well that are for the BIG stuff, but haven't needed them yet. I am told that they might get fuzzy, but do not lose strength because of it. We'll see.

 

[gaiatree]

Anybody have thoughts or warnings on using Technora for slings, spider legs, loopies, etc.?

 

[Norm_Hall]

I have been using Amsteel for over 2 years. I don't have any experience with technora as a spider leg only as a sling for hangin blocks.

 

[Mark Chisholm]

I wouldn't think so. The only real downfall of Tech is that it doesn't do well with a hard bend radius. But, the newer versions seem more accepting to those bends.

I also like the Dyneema fiber. Seems like a good fit for spider leg- crane slings, but a spider leg for a rope might generate too much heat for dyneema?

 

[MikePoor]

What's everyone's favorite knot for tying off spider legs?

 

[tod_k]

I prefer a cow hitch, most use a dbl. clove.

 

[Mark Chisholm]

I use many different depending on the structure and also the length of the sling. Dbl. clove or cow hitch are my first choices. Then, sometimes a half and running bowline or half then cow or clove.

 

[Norm_Hall]

Like Mark said, "it depends on the situation". Most times I use double clove or cow. Double clove has a slightly higher breaking strength. If I can't get 2 wraps, I'll use a "better Timber hitch". (a round turn at the throat).