Plastic tie bar broke, need better way to secure shock cord to coupler, any ideas?

[billdz]

See below, I failed my initial L1 test with my LOC Expediter because the plastic tie bar on the coupler broke and the shock cord came free of the payload section. At the launch, people had varying suggestions for a better way to secure the shock cord, such as:
* drill holes through the sides of the coupler and make a kevlar loop
* epoxy eyebolt and washer to the bottom of the coupler
* drywall toggle bolt

Any other thoughts?
Thanks, Bill

 

[tim cubbedge]

This is what I do. I think LOC even recommends same in their instructions.

 

[qquake2k]

Ditto.

 

[noffie79]

Here's mine.

 

[Coop]

Any of those above methods will certainly work. I've been known to drill the holes, pass the shock cord through it, and just call it good, for "quick and easy."

Cutting off the plastic base and installing a plywood bulkhead with an attached U-bolt, too (wash inside of NC, sand with some 60-grit, epoxy in place up at top of shoulder).


Later!

--Coop

 

[jeff2space]

I was thinking of trying this method, well nut and eyebolt. It hasn't flown yet.

 

[terryg]

I was thinking of trying this method, well nut and eyebolt. It hasn't flown yet.
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That is a method that I never thought of. It certainly is one of the easiest ones to use.

 

[qquake2k]

I like that. What size well nut is that?

 

[jeff2space]

I like that. What size well nut is that?

If I remember right it's a 1/4 x 1/2 well nut. 1/4" threads and half inch long.

 

[noffie79]

I was thinking of trying this method, well nut and eyebolt. It hasn't flown yet.
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I like that too. That's what I'm trying next. Thanks for the great idea!