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Rope For Ghetto Fiddle Block?
Cheap 3/8 rope I bought. Probably better to spend more and get 3/8 Samson Stable braid. I bought this to see how it was. They claim it is polyester. It is very slick. Nice tight outer jacket. It is a kernmantel not double braid.YUZENET Braided Polyester Arborist Rigging Rope (3/8 inch X 100...- Eric H-L
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Rope For Ghetto Fiddle Block?
This is the data sheet for the current Crosby-Western manila rope blocks. The wooden padded one had a design change in the last 20 years but I think the rope size, WLL, sheave diameter, and weight of the block are roughly the same as the vintage blocks on eBay. The double and triple blocks for...- Eric H-L
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Rope For Ghetto Fiddle Block?
That one is not what I bought. I did get several that seemed like unused old stock. Not in box and cosmetic blems from handling.- Eric H-L
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Rope For Ghetto Fiddle Block?
Pictures please once you get it sorted. I went down a similar path. I had been tempted by super low priced fiddle blocks on Amazon. In the end I found some Crosby-Western manila rope blocks on eBay. If you are patient you can find some deals. Very heavy! I have not used them on trees but I had...- Eric H-L
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