There was another item hung in a tree nearby that used a couple of wraps of webbing around the tree pulled together with a carabiner which connected to the aircraft cable. Yeah it'll need to be replaced regularly due to weathering, but it was a nice clean connection.I hate rigging to trees. Trees don’t have any decent anchor points and chokes like to slip on the bark.
Nope, this is the pride of the community and they intend for it to be there for years.Hopefully it's a temp install and nothing has time to saw through or unscrew. Otherwise it might become "Star Trek... Cluster of Bat'leth"
I don't recall seeing any "Rated" trees recently; I don't think they're growing them like they used to.I hate rigging to trees. Trees don’t have any decent anchor points and chokes like to slip on the bark.
Clearly your artistic vision is sadly lacking; the quantity and precise positioning / angularity of the wires contributes greatly to its artistic integrity & value.How do you walk away from that and think, "Yeah, I did a great job! I feel really good about the way that looks."?
Even visually that wire looks like a mess.
Trees grow outward. A strap (or cable, or chain) around the tree will tend to girdle it, and cause a lot of damage to the tree. Even once the tree grows around it, there's a significant weak spot there due to bark inclusion in the wood. Of course, a loose strap has its own problems, such as abrading the tree when it moves. Bolts and screws into (or through) the tree really are a better plan if properly done. I'm not for a moment suggesting that this installation was properly done, of course.It’s clear they don’t mind screwing into the tree. Why not just run a metal strap around it and do it proper? That looks scary
Yeah, my eye was drawn to the rigging initially due to the crazy mess of cable wrapped around the tree, my Jedi Master College TD always said "Neatness counts. If it isn't neat you are probably doing something wrong."Okay, so, here's the crazy thing: the install was doing great until the eye screws and improper wire rope clips were introduced. If wrapping a tree that size with rope of that size, you have a tensionless hitch. As long as the object is a minimum of 4 times larger than the rope, you lose no strength and the friction alone holds everything in place. Sure, put an eye in the dead end to capture the working end as a "just in case". But again, that's if you're using synthetic or other types of woven, climbing/hauling style ropes. It makes for a great climbing anchor, even- especially in industrial applications.
Does it work as well with wire rope? Maybe not. But for sure it won't here because of the introduction of the eye screws and improperly applied wire rope clips. All that friction, lost to eternity..... (le sigh).
So yeah, whatcha got here now is a big ol' mess full of problems. Enjoy the beauty of art and nature, @gafftaper ...but uhm...."heads!"
Yeah he said it about everything, carpentry, cleaning the shop, putting away tools, spackle, rigging, routing cables, tying cables on a batten... "Neatness Counts!"I've found the same applies to electrical installations and inspectors.
Toodleoo!
Ron Hebbard
I get pretty anal retentive about formatting Word docs and how I lay out my drawings, to the chagrin of others occasionally.Yeah he said it about everything, carpentry, cleaning the shop, putting away tools, spackle, rigging, routing cables, tying cables on a batten... "Neatness Counts!"
“The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do.” -- Michael PorterWhat else will they be careless and inattentive about
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