Caterpillar Friction on a CE Lanyard by TEUFELBERG

[itterada]

That caterpillar/CELanyard is really cool.

 

[Richard Mumford-yoyoman]

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That caterpillar/CELanyard is really cool.

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Thanks, I do like it. I added to the posted picture.
It is a 30' with the caterpillar and fits in this small bag

 

[itterada]

Good 'ol Bag110!

 

[Sirnick]

I think it is a horribly STUPID idea to be stitching your own eye splices, its like the blind leading the blind

 

[bonner1040]

Is it different from doing your own splicing NIck?

I mean its like anything we do, it requires instruction, tools, materials, and attention to detail.

If you use thread rated to 75lbs and you install 10 loose stitches it stands to reason to it will hold 750 lbs, if you install 50 stitches you could assume 3500 pounds right? Thats just the thread with a loose stitch. Stitched eyes work as a function of friction in addition to the strength of the thread.

If you see a difference between between highly educated guys like YoYo and Moss <font color="red"> doing this compared to some potential no-name druggie working at Sherrill I have to disagree. </font> <font color="red"> </font>

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It might not be for everyone but with the proper care, and testing I dont see an issue at all in them doing it for personal, non commercial use.

 

[moss]

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I think it is a horribly STUPID idea to be stitching your own eye splices, its like the blind leading the blind

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To each their own. I stitch all my own eyes now, have had enough pull tested to prove they are quite strong enough.

Anyone stitching there own eyes should have multiple pull tests to verify that their materials and technique are good enough to create an eye that meets acceptable sterngth standards.

It's like anything else as a tree climber, you don't attempt anything unless you completely understand the risk and have the skills to take on whatever risk there is.
-AJ

 

[Richard Mumford-yoyoman]

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I think it is a horribly STUPID idea to be stitching your own eye splices, its like the blind leading the blind

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Let's just say you think it is a "bad" or "ill conceived" idea but I am curious as to the points you would make.
Is this back to the man vs. machine debate or is there something else.
I'm truly interested on what bases an argument can be made for this to be ONLY done by machine.
Open my eyes if you can or I will continue to sew my own.

 

[itterada]

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I think it is a horribly STUPID idea to be stitching your own eye splices, its like the blind leading the blind

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To each their own. I stitch all my own eyes now, have had enough pull tested to prove they are quite strong enough.

Anyone stitching there own eyes should have multiple pull tests to verify that their materials and technique are good enough to create an eye that meets acceptable sterngth standards.

It's like anything else as a tree climber, you don't attempt anything unless you completely understand the risk and have the skills to take on whatever risk there is.
-AJ

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This. The break tests were very impressive.
The machine does it very accurately and very quickly, but it isn't magic that eventually holds the eye together. You just have to really know what you're doing.

Ian