How about something like your double hook setup but for webbing?
Think that would hold?
Any benefit over this modified buckle?
How about something like your double hook setup but for webbing?
Think that would hold?
Any benefit over this modified buckle?
Scott
"Man is a stream whose source is hidden." RWE
Not quite sure what you're suggesting. How would you see it applied in this case?
On the end of a webbing hugger, attach two hooks (sew them on a loop).
Then the two hooks are wrapped around the tree and back to the webbing.
The webbing is interlaced around and in between the hooks like you did with rope.
Of course the hooks would look a lot different because the hole end would be more of a slot for webbing and the hooks would be more of a shape of the buckle hook you posted.
Okay, essentially it's just two of the buckle hooks you posted
Then interlace the webbing like you did the rope....
Scott
"Man is a stream whose source is hidden." RWE
Not sure what the interlacing process would do other than make it harder to take down when you were done...
Two hooks would only be a benefit if one wasn't strong enough or one would stay on the tree. But I don't think that should be an issue. I'd rather make the hook strong enough than use two.
I think the force pulling on the cut buckle would end up on a butt hitting the ground. have you thought of a c shape. Rap hugger around tree. Pass C through loop and other end of C around opposite strap. Maybe something like this
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Jazilla, I'll let the engineers say what's stronger. That looks easier to make though
This weekend, I plan to make something and see how it works.
I just wish I had better tools.
Anyone want to comment on the best way to make the horizontal 'slot' of the buckle type thingy? I guess I'll just drill a number of holes and start filing...
Scott
"Man is a stream whose source is hidden." RWE
If you want to cut a buckle I'd opt for A) a hacksaw, B) a grinder (or dremel) with a fine cut off wheel, C) drilling holes and filing, this one would be my very last choice...
Jazz'z idea is (IMO) basically the same as what we've talked about, just with different dimensions to encourage stability and limit load issues.
maybe I could have the webbing in the same groove.
That could maybe give a bit of friction to hold it in place.
Then have a smaller entry on the bottom so it can't fall out.
See attached.....which would still be kinda hard to hand make.
Scott
"Man is a stream whose source is hidden." RWE
You don't really need the friction to "hold it in place"
When its loaded it'll stay on its own, when its not it'll still be pretty close to where you put it.
BTW you want the end piece opposite the cut to be thicker since that's where the most stress is. The sides can be thinner... And a deeper groove (as drawn by jazzilla) will ensure the webbing doesn't "pop out"....
you can always use a plasma torch
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