I posted this on my build thread but thought I would put here as well.
[video=youtube_share;h8QE8dTEi64]https://youtu.be/h8QE8dTEi64[/video]
Nice Video!
I'll 2nd Scott's motion (or a nice photo of it).
Thank you for the comment.
If you leave the stitching out, over time the tensioning and untensioning of the finger trap will allow it to loosen up and eventually slip out. Granted it takes many occurrences but eventually it will happen. Try it on the bench sometime, my guess is that it will fail in 10 attempts or less.
Another factor that comes into play is the length of the tail, the longer the tail, the less likely the failure.
Having said all that I believe the likelihood of yours failing are slim to none, but why take the chance. My only regret was not using Kevlar thread, but it was crazy expensive on eBay.
WOW! Thank you, the thread exchange is actually less than 5 minutes from where I work but I had ever heard about it.
I often undo and then redo my loops as I don't use quick-links. So I need the ability to be able to undo the loops. But I dress them before every flight.Thank you for the comment.
If you leave the stitching out, over time the tensioning and untensioning of the finger trap will allow it to loosen up and eventually slip out. Granted it takes many occurrences but eventually it will happen. Try it on the bench sometime, my guess is that it will fail in 10 attempts or less.
Another factor that comes into play is the length of the tail, the longer the tail, the less likely the failure.
Having said all that I believe the likelihood of yours failing are slim to none, but why take the chance. My only regret was not using Kevlar thread, but it was crazy expensive on eBay.
I am parachute rigger that's where I learned the technique.
I posted this on my build thread but thought I would put here as well.
You're welcome. I really should start a new thread with some of this info, especially Dynmeema and soft shackles. This thread was in my list and I forgot how old it was!A bit of a necro thread, but the original video was worth it. This is very similar to what I do with hollow core rope and maple sap tubing, the rope finger traps the tubing line, then a trucker's hitch is used to tension the tubing.
Anyways, I need to get one of those sewing awls and thread, I can definitely use this technique. So, thanks for bumping this old thread
I'd really like to see a post on soft shackles. Have seen the commercial ones that parachute riggers use but would be interested in a diy solution.You're welcome. I really should start a new thread with some of this info, especially Dynmeema and soft shackles. This thread was in my list and I forgot how old it was!
Tony
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