Thread: Got wired this Christmas

I've always been one to have a project or two on the go. Then there's the ones still in the "planning stage" i.e. they only exist in my imagination.

Well there's nothing like a deadline you cannot negotiate an extension on (Christmas), and kids would have to be the toughest of all the negotiators to deal with! So when I mistaking thought out loud 3 days before Christmas about an idea that may or may not work...well the pressure to deliver was all on!

So:

String line and inclinometer dusted off



Holes dug, posts in, concrete mixed and poured.



Guy wires, main cable tensioned and clamped (that sentence sounded flippant... this was a challenge)


Done!

I used basic trigonometry to calculate the forces involved. Let's just say there isn't much redundancy in the 6000kg rated components. But if my theory is true, then it should all be good

Kj

Flying Fox? Awesome!

Or long washing line?

What are you us using as a stopper at the end? Angle enough to just slow down with the slack in the line, thought you may have threaded on a couple old tyres before tensioning the line.

Lucky kids will have fun

Originally Posted by Nibblet

What are you us using as a stopper at the end? Angle enough to just slow down with the slack in the line, thought you may have threaded on a couple old tyres before tensioning the line.

Lucky kids will have fun

Yes, couple old tires and a block of wood with a hole drilled through it with a cable clamp locking it in place.

Is that a 14ft Jumpflex?

Originally Posted by MSL

Is that a 14ft Jumpflex?

Yeah, "kids" love it. Has a sprinkler and a slide.

https://youtu.be/Scm0ogIBiNU

Nice! Can see the adults getting more use out of that, especially after a few ales at New Years.

Mate -running bunnytarget in next paddock .22&KJairborne on the flying fox and topgun eat ya heart out! Hell do your realize just what a cracker Dad they have

Awesome! Our scout group used to do them occasionally with a 2'' heavy rope from halfway up the big electricity pylons in NE JHB, using some BMX handlebars. Soooo much fun, if not strictly legal