Reverse Turnbuckle?

robartsd · May 1, 2015

I'd be highly tempted to just use an actual (shower) curtain rod - anything more 'professional' would also likely be heavier, thus posing a greater concern about being overhead.

Phantom_Sandwich · May 1, 2015

I totally agree with you about the heaviness. One main issue I have, is that I would prefer something that you can 'ratchet', or turn to expand. Something that can stay up with the outward force my puny arms can provide, and then crank it to a point where there is no way my strength could provide. This next statement isn't an excuse to not be safe, so please take it lightly: The bar will technicially not be over and pathway or any area that people can stand/sit/be under. I will have to climb into a little 'window' of sorts. (I understand it can bounce/fall in a manner that may cause trouble, hence why I am trying to find the safest solution).

Anyone know of any tape (duct/gaff/something?) that works well on brick? This way worst case scenario, a paper ball and piece of tape flutters to the ground.

Dionysus · May 1, 2015

Phantom_Sandwich said:
I totally agree with you about the heaviness. One main issue I have, is that I would prefer something that you can 'ratchet', or turn to expand. Something that can stay up with the outward force my puny arms can provide, and then crank it to a point where there is no way my strength could provide. This next statement isn't an excuse to not be safe, so please take it lightly: The bar will technicially not be over and pathway or any area that people can stand/sit/be under. I will have to climb into a little 'window' of sorts. (I understand it can bounce/fall in a manner that may cause trouble, hence why I am trying to find the safest solution).

Anyone know of any tape (duct/gaff/something?) that works well on brick? This way worst case scenario, a paper ball and piece of tape flutters to the ground.

The only tape that I can think of off the top of my head that will stick well enough to brick (more than Gaff or Duct will) is Gorilla Tape. Other than that you are getting into stuff that will take some of the brick with it for sure or leave a nasty mess etc.

kicknargel · May 2, 2015

Might be worth an experiment with 3M Command products.

venuetech · May 2, 2015

brick clip

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000UI7SXO/?tag=controlbooth-20

len · May 4, 2015

BTW, I have hundreds of paper lanterns and some battery LED if you're interested.

len · May 27, 2015

Curious if the original poster found anything. I now find myself needing a similar product, something which can span roughly 8.5' and not leave a mark on drywall.

Phantom_Sandwich · May 28, 2015

Unfortunately haven't made a decision yet. The event is in August so I should know by mid July. I am leaning towards the truck load bar with the ratchet. In your instance I might suggest a peice of felt/burlap to not mar the drywall unless it's out of site. I'll post here/send you a pm when I figure it out. Also if it works for you, I can lend you them if you don't think you'll use them again.

len · May 30, 2015

I found a tension curtain rod at Bed Bath and Beyond. $45, but it might work. We'll see.

Jay Ashworth · May 30, 2015

Actually, in the not marring the drywall department, let me mention, well, suggest, that expanded rubber stuff that they sell in rolls for putting in the bottom of your silverware drawer. It will serve that purpose and increase the friction coefficient at the same time.

BillConnerFASTC · May 31, 2015

I don't think this is what anyone had in mind for this topic, but kind of exactly a reverse turnbuckle or turnbuckle reversed. Sorry it's fuzzy - and eye-eye turnbuckle with end half of each eye cut off, set on inside flanges of head block beam. Not sure why but I plan to ask. Think they were bent?

len · Nov 28, 2016

Phantom_Sandwich said:
Is there anything out there like a 'reverse turnbuckle'? Similar to shower curtain rod, that is a little more industrial. Something that spreads outwards by turning....well...a turnbuckle.

Basically trying to hang 3 lightweight paper lanterns in between two brick columns. The problem is that the columns go (from the floor) through the ceiling, up to the next floor. There is an opening (kind of window) where I can get up above the ceiling and still see the columns. I am trying to create 'outwards pressure' between the columns so that I have a 'beam' of sorts to hang the lanterns from. I don't want people to see the rod, just the lanterns. The width of the window is about 3ft. (see really crappy attached photo).

A shower curtain rod would probably work as the total weight of these lanterns is about 3lbs. I am just trying to see if there is anything better out there that I can re-use for other purposes. (Basically saying a shower curtain rod is a stupid idea and I am trying my hardest to get something a little more 'professional')

Any thoughts?

Thanks,
John

I found this recently. http://www.rakuten.com/prod/impact-...ilver-pair/298412202.html?listingid=525859006

RonHebbard · Nov 28, 2016

Phantom_Sandwich said:
Is there anything out there like a 'reverse turnbuckle'? Similar to shower curtain rod, that is a little more industrial. Something that spreads outwards by turning....well...a turnbuckle.

Basically trying to hang 3 lightweight paper lanterns in between two brick columns. The problem is that the columns go (from the floor) through the ceiling, up to the next floor. There is an opening (kind of window) where I can get up above the ceiling and still see the columns. I am trying to create 'outwards pressure' between the columns so that I have a 'beam' of sorts to hang the lanterns from. I don't want people to see the rod, just the lanterns. The width of the window is about 3ft. (see really crappy attached photo).

A shower curtain rod would probably work as the total weight of these lanterns is about 3lbs. I am just trying to see if there is anything better out there that I can re-use for other purposes. (Basically saying a shower curtain rod is a stupid idea and I am trying my hardest to get something a little more 'professional')

Any thoughts?

Thanks,
John

I've done something like this once but it comes under the heading of 'Silly things I've done once and never thought I'd admit.'
You can take a length of all-thread, pick your diameter, and put an all-thread coupling nut on both ends then cover over both coupling nuts with a soft-ish crutch tip. Trim your all-thread rod to a length that just fits within your gap and then un-thread both the coupling nuts so they force themselves against your supporting walls. This is a really shoddy idea that just barely gets a grip when you're desperate.
Toodleoo!
Ron Hebbard.

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