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[Dave Rohach]

Hey Moss, they use the same wood for the SpiderJack brake. You're absolutely right, it's "Da Bomb " for the Woody (Brake) Hump. Glad to hear that you got the new Runner tending pulley Steve, does it make that big of a difference? I've been looking at them for a while now, but gonna have to sell some stuff to pick one up. I'm also looking into getting the new BDB. Might have a buyer for my old one. Glad to see everyone is doing well! Richard has some of the most intuitive ideas, for such a busy guy! [emoji28]

 

[islandarb]

I would grind down an original friction plate so that the wood thickness would bring it back to original friction plate specs

 

[Dave Rohach]

Maybe with a worn out backplate, Swingdude. I just couldn't bring myself to bastardize a new or fairly used one, so that may take a while before attempting. Nonetheless, a great idea!

 

[islandarb]

I have a used plate I could sacrifice and have to trim a lignum vitae tree...so a project on the way

 

[Steve Connally]

I do think it makes a difference. I had rebushed my pulley once and was about to take it apart and clean it again but then I picked up the bearing pulley. Just wish it was gold. I could switch out the side plates from the gold one but I'm too lazy!

 

[islandarb]

Just tested the pulley....seems great very smooth....

 

[Richard Mumford-yoyoman]

Anybody ever powder coat their runner?

 

[surveyor]

A cast iron insert would be interesting to try, as it has the highest coefficient of friction of any metal, with very good wear characteristics.

 

[Richard Mumford-yoyoman]

A cast iron insert would be interesting to try, as it has the highest coefficient of friction of any metal, with very good wear characteristics.

There goes the cook ware.

 

[Richard Mumford-yoyoman]

A cast iron insert would be interesting to try, as it has the highest coefficient of friction of any metal, with very good wear characteristics.

So once the "perfect" shape is made out of wood, tested for tending etc. what would it take to make a cast so that multiples could be made. Plaster, sand, etc.??? That would, (wood) be easier then cutting and routing for sure.

 

[moss]

I strapped a cast iron pan on to my runner, damn it didn't work at all, back to the drawing board.

 

[Worthaug]

I strapped a cast iron pan on to my runner, damn it didn't work at all, back to the drawing board.

It's great for hanging from your tail to help tending from the ground and for cooking eggs in the canopy...

Reed Wortley
CTSP #01739
ISA CA #SO-6953A

 

[monkeylove]

You might also consider "Direct metal laser sintering (DMLS)" Rich. Basically metal 3d printing. Might be more cost effective based on the labor involved for you to do iron castings at home.

 

[monkeylove]

I strapped a cast iron pan on to my runner, damn it didn't work at all, back to the drawing board.

Oh I bet you descended like a mofo.

 

[Richard Mumford-yoyoman]

I strapped a cast iron pan on to my runner, damn it didn't work at all, back to the drawing board.

HEADACHE !!!

 

[CutHighnLetFly]

People have you seen what TreeStuff s selling these things for right now??
@bonner1040 you people are sick! I may need to block the TreeStuff website for a while as I am easily seduced.

 

[Tr33Climb3r]

Love me a rope runner

 

[moss]

Love me a rope runner

I want the green version so bad, maybe I'll paint my blue one ;-) I think we're going to need a new thread "Pimp my Runner"
-AJ

 

[Worthaug]

I want the green version so bad, maybe I'll paint my blue one ;-) I think we're going to need a new thread "Pimp my Runner"
-AJ

Limited edition tactical black is available too!

Reed Wortley
CTSP #01739
ISA CA #SO-6953A

 

[islandarb]

Limited edition tactical black is available too!

Reed Wortley
CTSP #01739
ISA CA #SO-6953A

Already got the limited black....one of the originals....lol....but the green does appeal to me....