Lattice Boom Crane Build (Wood)

[Rvjimd]

Mario,

I have some on hand that I'll take a look at. I got a three pack and the small stuff is really thin! I think it is going to have too much memory and try to stay curved when it comes off the drums.

Problem with the clam operation is it is easy and pretty much a given that there is going to be slack line on one of the two main drums some of the time. This causes a lot of issues where the line comes off the tip pulley or the drum. I may add a few more guides like on the calming line pulley. And, I tried my second line, thin nylon, but it is too stiff. The embroidery thread actually worked better because it was very soft and flexible.

Still searching...

Jim

[Supermario]

Ya, I tested some wire after posting and realized nope. Crazy part of the idea was suggesting before testing...lol

So here's my REAL crazy idea.
We all know how strong spider silk is correct? You may have heard about this already but scientists have found a way to produce spider silk from a goat's milk! A female goat gets the gene that creates silk in spiders. The off spring of that goat then produces the enzyme which creates silk in it's milk which they extract and use to make super strong silk fibre!

So, ......looks like you need one of those magic goats!

Mario

[Rvjimd]

Well,

My neighbors have chickens, I wonder if they make rope for model cranes?



Jim

[Grainfarmer]

Whow! Great job! Works quite well...