guy line tensioners
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I've been having a play, this first one is like Chris posted, I bought some line locs and they work fine in this setup.
Then I had a play with the 3d printer and did the one below with the hooks on, this was designed for a doorway to hook the ten/tarp door onto. I figure it won't be very strong on those horns, probably enough for it's intended purpose though.
All the prints are 100% fill PLA+
This next one is closer to what I was looking for, although the hole is too small, that's 1.5mm kite line i've looped through, the pink cord is 3mm and I couldn't get that through doubled up, so I made a bigger one below this.
Then I found a design that's rated to 80lb and printed out a hook version and a larger hole version (further down), these are both using 3mm cord, the beauty of the 3d printer is that I can make any size I want to if I fancy using heavier cord.
This hooks over 3/4mm line nicely.
And I think I like this one the best, the hole will let me use a mini Karabina for quick attachment to tarp and tent loops while havig quite a small form factor, and it feel really strong.
Then I had a play with the 3d printer and did the one below with the hooks on, this was designed for a doorway to hook the ten/tarp door onto. I figure it won't be very strong on those horns, probably enough for it's intended purpose though.
All the prints are 100% fill PLA+
This next one is closer to what I was looking for, although the hole is too small, that's 1.5mm kite line i've looped through, the pink cord is 3mm and I couldn't get that through doubled up, so I made a bigger one below this.
Then I found a design that's rated to 80lb and printed out a hook version and a larger hole version (further down), these are both using 3mm cord, the beauty of the 3d printer is that I can make any size I want to if I fancy using heavier cord.
This hooks over 3/4mm line nicely.
And I think I like this one the best, the hole will let me use a mini Karabina for quick attachment to tarp and tent loops while havig quite a small form factor, and it feel really strong.
Very much like the ring tensioner.
I feel that the closed ring is by far the most secure.
Do you design your own programming for 3D? Would you be prepared to share the file?
Or
May I ask my son to make something similar to your design for the tipi.
He has just moved house and it may be a while before he exhumes his printer but I really do like that design.
General notice:
(On re-reading the above, please note - All entendres were single as they left my thumb. If they appear double on your screen that is definitely your problem!)
I feel that the closed ring is by far the most secure.
Do you design your own programming for 3D? Would you be prepared to share the file?
Or
May I ask my son to make something similar to your design for the tipi.
He has just moved house and it may be a while before he exhumes his printer but I really do like that design.
General notice:
(On re-reading the above, please note - All entendres were single as they left my thumb. If they appear double on your screen that is definitely your problem!)
Yeah, I'm hoping the closed ring one works out under tension, I need to do some testing, I built a double sized one for trying blue rope that i've got, but at 200% it's still not quite big enough, I'm making a new one now and a med sized one to try with paracord.
Also, doing them with less fill and thicker walls to drop weight, materials and hopefully retain strength.
IT was a file off of the internet, I wish I had the skills to design stuff!! I'll see if I can find it again...
Also, doing them with less fill and thicker walls to drop weight, materials and hopefully retain strength.
IT was a file off of the internet, I wish I had the skills to design stuff!! I'll see if I can find it again...
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