The idea would work, you just make it what ever size you like :)
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The idea would work, you just make it what ever size you like :)
Or you can do it like this...
http://www.hammockforums.net/gallery...e_original.jpg
It should be easier to make and easier to insert the webbing and retain it...
:D
http://www.hammockforums.net/gallery...004_129789.jpg
I found some time at work to make this last night. It is 1.7" long and 1.5 wide, 3/16 thick. It was square, but weighed 18 grams so I started removing unneeded material. It works great and was strong enough to hold me for atleast a short period of time. I also lifted 350 pounds with it wrapped around a 4x4. I tried to keep as much material on the bottom of th "u" as possible since that is where it takes the stress.
I think I probably wouldn't put any kind of gate just because I think it isn't going to slip out. Although keeping the slot small is good insurance. If they made a biner that held my weight and only weighed 10 grams I would already have 4. So the point is weight not convienence.Quote:
is the point of this an easy way to get the webbing on and off the tree?
by the time you add a gate aren't you at a biner?
by the time you shrink the tolerances haven't you removed the 'easy' part of the equation?
Scott I was thinking if it still slips out of the strap loop you could put a few stitches in be hand real tight.
Dutch, nice piece of work.
The only thing that would make it better is rounded corners to reduce the stress concentrations. Other than that you've done a good job of putting the material where its needed.
:)
And like you I don't think a gate is necessary for this application.
So many ways....
Nice one Dutch!
Just for clarification, the sewn in side isn't coming out. I was able to sew close with that zipper foot so it's on there. The other side doesn't 'pop' out either. I mentioned it because I think it there 'might' be a chance.
BTW, this thread is secretly trying to overthrow the 'ring buckle' thread :D
I'd bet its a pretty close call... A knot uses a fair bit of webbing, a buckle uses next to none and is lighter than you'd think. These are made of aluminum and weigh about 10g or 0.3 oz... Thats pretty darn light...
(BTW I'm posting on the ring buckle thread trying to subvert them to come over here. :))
Some webbing is required to protect trees and distribute the load so the bark isn't damage and the tree's health compromised. That's what the C buckle we're talking about is intended for.
I use light weight spectra for pretty much everything else already.