Splicing nut. Has anyone used one?

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http://www.splicingnut.com/?page=home

Stumbled across these last night and they piqued my interest. Obviously, they don't have the highest breaking strengths and I know they won't replace a hand or sewn splice, but there are applications I could see it being useful. Anyone have any experience with them?
 
I deal with a rope distributor that has devices like that from the 70's and on, he said they didn't sell well. His take was boating enthusiasts wanted things smooth and sexy or they won't spend a dime more than they have to. Other than seeing boxes and boxes of devices like that, I have no experience with them.
 
RajElectric said:
I deal with a rope distributor that has devices like that from the 70's and on, he said they didn't sell well. His take was boating enthusiasts wanted things smooth and sexy or they won't spend a dime more than they have to. Other than seeing boxes and boxes of devices like that, I have no experience with them.
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Well they're marketed to the wrong industry. Arbos have no problem dumping piles of money on the latest doodads and thingamajiggers if they think they need it.
 
Hey how much weight do these nuts hold? They really look great, not really good for pulleys but they are a feasible concept for prussiks and lanyards!


Dave6390 in WI
 
Dave Rohach said:
Hey how much weight do these nuts hold? They really look great, not really good for pulleys but they are a feasible concept for prussiks and lanyards!


Dave6390 in WI
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There's a table here: http://www.splicingnut.com/?page=directions with some weight limits and such (mostly boating lines). Biggest size they seem to come is 7/16", but even so the working load limit looks to be in the 800lb range for the 7/16".

I don't think I'd trust my life to them without some extensive testing, but I'm sure there's some accessory stuff you could make up that would be cool.
 
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