Wire Rope For Dragline/Crane Build

[Dieselchopper]

I have been using the 1/32 wire rope coated from McMaster on my winch truck. It does have some issues with nesting when free. My drum is 16 mm. I feel it would be better with a larger drum. I am also thinking of a pressure plate the same as some small quad winches have.

[bartles]

Thanks for the feedback...good info to digest. Thank you.

[Jared]

It might be a little small for your scale, but I like braided fishing line. It's stiffer than string and doesn't stretch much but it still bends easy and you can get it in dark colors. I've been using Stren, I think.

It's been a few years since I bought it but I think this is the stuff. Biggest is 80 lb test and .014" diameter.

http://stren.com/sonic-braid/

Looking forward to seeing your build on here. I've got a Bucyrus Erie 25B in progress, though progress has come to a halt since I moved and lost my garage to work in. Hoping to remedy that next summer.