Micro Rigging Line?

[CurSedVoyce]

Think about how easy it would be to cut your finger with a throw line.

 

[SeanKroll]

To be clear, I mean if the rope is stationary relative to the capstan, not sliding on it.

I would think that the sliding rope would be more abrasive. I suppose that the rope is not truly stationary relative to the drum at all times.

I've hardly even used my capstan, so my experience with it is super-limited, almost non-existent. I got my mini-loader not long after the chainsaw powerhead-powered Simpson capstan.

 

[CurSedVoyce]

On my portable winch, you can see where the 1/2" has worn it some. A smaller line would cause more wear. When winching loads, there is always some slippage if the load stalls by hitting something or digging in. Even if you set a high block. I cut specifically for what the winch will handle. It often works out that it winches what the mini will handle. Thats about 800# max.

 

[lxskllr]

I could see it. Wear a groove in the drum.

 

[Burnham]

Agreed.

 

[lxskllr]

Ordered a spool of ⅜" stablebraid. Dunno when I'll get it, cause it's OOS, but $321 shipped. Through tomorrow wesspur has 20% off rigging with the code "RIGIT". Some exclusions apply, but it's a good time to buy rope.

 

[CurSedVoyce]

You should have a little something in the mail today John

 

[Eric H-L]

This is just idle curiosity: How does 3/8 Tenex work as a light lowering line? I appreciate how easy it is to splice. If a terminal eye splice got damaged at the jobsite, a worker could splice a new one right there. It seems mostly to get used for slings — not as a bull-rope. Probably a good reason for that. I am trying to guess the reason. Less prone to picking? Help me understand please.
Edit: I just checked Wesspur. They are out of stock of full reels of both 3/8 StableBraid and 3/8 Tenex. The Tenex is $70 less per reel. Checked Samson website. The uncoated Tenex is 3 pounds lighter for 600 feet and 600# greater MBS.

 

[friedrich]

less picking and double braid is cheaper around here, the couple of times where i damaged the line at the splice i just continued with knot‘s… it is probably more of an issue with dyneema where knot‘s will slip so jobsite-splicing is required… winchlines ..

 

[Eric H-L]

 

[Eric H-L]

 

[Eric H-L]

less picking and double braid is cheaper around here

Makes sense to me!
I just posted the statistics on elastic elongation. Looks like Tenex is more elastic. If lowering very light loads with positive rigging is that good, bad, or irrelevant?
Cheers

 

[lxskllr]

Indifferent I'd say. Anything under 2% is pretty static, and for the diameter you're talking about, imperceptible in use.

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Tenex, low melting point and picks.
3/8ths Stable braid for the win.
Now, if you could land a 3/8ths 3 strand built like Tree Master. That would be bomb proof. Just twisty. Less hockling with stable braid IME

 

[lxskllr]

A ⅜" Treemaster kinda piques my interest. I made a quick look, and didn't see anything, even under a different name. I have Promaster in that size, but that isn't Treemaster.

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Its something you just know is out there. But need a clue to source it.
Might be New England ropes. I should talk to a gal I know that sells rope and things to the boating and sailing folke.

 

[CurSedVoyce]

3-Strand Twisted Polyester Rope3/8" / Per Foot

3-Strand Twisted White Polyester Ropes; Made from 100% filament polyester. Twisted polyester rope offers lower stretch than nylon rope with good abrasion resistance and excellent U.V. resistance. 3-strand polyester ropes are soft to the touch, will not rot or mildew. Polyester ropes are easily...

www.rope.com

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Poly-dacron might wear better.
Like I said, I should call that custy of mine and she has a LARGE book(s) of offerings.

3-Strand Twisted Poly-Dacron Combination Rope3/8" / Per Foot

3 Strand Twisted Poly-Dacron Combination Rope is manufactured from high tensity polyester fiber, a wrapped cover over polyolefin. Twisted Poly-Dacron Rope is a superior rope for pulling applications, rigging and marine industry. 3-Strand Twisted Poly-Dacron Combination Rope has the highest...

www.rope.com

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Here we go!

3-Strand Bull Rope3/8" / 150'

This is a polyester three strand rope coated with a special coating for abrasion resistance. Easy to splice Firm construction, not limp and floppy Bright color easy to see on the worksite Typically you would find this rope used by arborist for tree rigging use, although it can be commonly found...

www.knotandrope.com

 

[lxskllr]

140# stronger than Promaster on the first one. Second link is significantly stronger, but doesn't mention what kind of lay. I'd assume it's hard lay, but it has polyolefin like Promaster does. I'm not sure about your third link. Treemaster's uncoated. It's slippery cause it's a tough SOB, and wound *tight*. If I had to guess, I think your second link hits closest, both in appearance and breaking strength. It would be nice to get samples. That would make it easy.

 

[CurSedVoyce]

au contraire

Search Result

www.samsonrope.com

 

[lxskllr]

I stand corrected. I wonder what exactly "Pro-Gard" is?

 

[Burnham]

If they tell you, they have to...well, you know the rest.

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Might get suicided

 

[Tree09]

I would definitely want a rope that can really hold up to natty crotch, in small stuff that's about all i ever do, so much quicker.