Working on a shorter shortie ? (Braced)

kennym · February 13, 2022, 09:27:57 AM

Mark, what width or pull weight tape are you using? I tried ski rope about 10 years ago and didn't like it. Hadn't heard of mule tape at that time...

Mad Max · February 13, 2022, 09:34:09 AM

James gave me this tape
Quote
"When pulling cable through conduit or innerduct, you have many options at your disposal; from using simple rope to elaborate contraptions using small animals and a trail of food (ok, I made that up). When presented with the problem of getting your cable through conduit, there are countless solutions but one stands above the rest: Neptco's MULETAPE. Found in a many varieties, each suited for a particular installation need."

https://www.amazon.com/2500-tensile-Polyester-Pull-Webbing/dp/B07SFHBGKY/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=Mule+Tape&qid=1644762621&sr=8-8

kennym · February 13, 2022, 09:53:44 AM

Thank you sir!

Can you re use it ? I figure I'd get some glue on it!

Mad Max · February 13, 2022, 09:56:51 AM

Use it over and over. You don't get glue on your fire hose

Saran wrap to keep glue off

kennym · February 13, 2022, 10:02:47 AM

HA , my fire hose has glue on it...

I get glue on everything. Most of my shirts have a dab of glue on right side of belly.

Bvas · February 13, 2022, 12:08:36 PM

If you can find someone who works for a power company or an electrical contractor, you may be able to get mule tape for free. A lot of companies will only use it one time to pull wire then discard it.

They don't want to run the risk of a break mid pull should there be a weak spot/abrasion from a previous wire pull.

Roy from Pa · February 13, 2022, 12:13:43 PM

Quote from: kennym on February 13, 2022, 10:02:47 AM
HA , my fire hose has glue on it...

I get glue on everything. Most of my shirts have a dab of glue on right side of belly.

Prolly made yer hose stiffer...

Crooked Stic · February 13, 2022, 01:50:01 PM

They have that much glue

Longcruise · February 13, 2022, 03:47:31 PM

I've been using paracord with good results. Not noticing any stretching. It's important to evacuate all air from the hose, strap down as tight as possible with the hose perfectly aligned centerwise the full length of the form.

Roy from Pa · February 13, 2022, 04:09:47 PM

Stickypops

LMAO

kennym · February 13, 2022, 04:31:00 PM

Seems to be a lot of concern about other folks hoses.

Back to the regularly scheduled program...

Roy from Pa · February 13, 2022, 04:47:19 PM

Just be careful, ya don't wanna glue your hand to the hose...

Longcruise · February 13, 2022, 05:56:51 PM

Quote from: Roy from Pa on February 13, 2022, 04:47:19 PM
Just be careful, ya don't wanna glue your hand to the hose...

Or worse, your helpers'.

Mad Max · February 13, 2022, 07:38:40 PM

Pat B · February 13, 2022, 11:51:50 PM

Mad Max · February 14, 2022, 07:24:48 PM

I had to eat my Wheaties to brace this one, was going for #40 but it has to be over #50

Needs a little tiller and a longer string, First Brace at 6-1/2"
Riser needs to be shaped too.

kennym · February 15, 2022, 07:50:05 AM

Not bad tiller for first string. Do you tiller those pos, neg , or even? Get those wheaties down and lets shoot it!!

Mad Max · February 15, 2022, 08:30:56 AM

Negative, the shelf (finger) 2" up

Thanks Shredd

Pat B · February 15, 2022, 10:01:27 AM

Looks good, Mark. Looking forward to seeing full draw and unbraced.

...and maybe shooting it at the Classic.

Mad Max · February 15, 2022, 10:31:12 AM

I will bring it to the Classic
I found out this morning from James the bow needs to be 1-1/8" wide.
That's why its heavy