Dressing Cable?

[chris325]

I'm surprised at how few people chose velcro. Cordlox work great for relatively short lengths of cable along a pipe, and if it's long enough gaff tape or tie line, whichever happens to be closer. And I can't comprehend how gaff tape would break under the weight of cable if it's wrapped around a few times. I understand that it's manufactured to rip easily, but that's at the edge. I wouldn't trust it to hold a S4 in the air, but it could probably keep a 2x4 at least.

 

[briancon7]

I have seen a picture of a S4 being held up with gaff. Who ever decided to do that is an idiot.

 

[MaddieNevins]

How do you feel about those *cough*riggers*cough* who insist on a clove hitch, then finish with a bow knot?

I'm an electrician who insists on a clove hitch finished with a bow tie when I'm dressing cable I just think that it holds and dresses the cable very nicely. It's also less likely to slip than just using a bow tie know- especially when you have a large bundle to secure to a pipe.

 

[Scarrgo]

Tieline is way to go (unwaxed) clove hitch is the only way for me and if I am making a bundle I like to use that good old fashin friction tape. no goo no mess(unless you dont like tar on your hand from ripping it), and when your done, you can rip it off...

Sean...

P.S. hate e-tape or spike tape used on the rail for spike...drives me crazy(short trip)