At 05:47 PM 8/4/2010 Wednesday, neil n wrote: >http://www.aeroassemblies.com/images/wirerope/WR1.jpg or a wire rope That's what I'm suggesting, except that I'd make the loop a lot longer -- the bushing wouldn't be captured (I'm sure that one is grooved) but the forces on the wire would be much less. Nicopress fittings are readily available for the last forty years or more; I doubt they'll suddenly disappear. The bushing eliminates any need for a thimble. Yours, D |
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