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Van · 04-27-2003, 09:45 AM

OK I finally got around to measuring the wire sizes on the anchors I've made.

The one I posted early was too heavy and real hard to retrieve if it hooked 2 or more tines. It is 7/16"

The one I posted with the line on it i made last year and is a bit too light. It is 1/4". Although it did work OK, but when the current/wind was strong it pulled out a few times.

So the one I just finished which should be perfect for my application. It is 5/16"

I have one more piece which I may make into another anchor this year, if I think I am still too light,but I don't think it will be a problem. It is 3/8".

There you have it. Feel free to copy my design and make one up for yourself. If i go into the anchor business, I'l let you know.

04-27-2003, 09:45 AM	#52
Van zoom iTrader: (0) Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Quincy Posts: 4,145	OK I finally got around to measuring the wire sizes on the anchors I've made. The one I posted early was too heavy and real hard to retrieve if it hooked 2 or more tines. It is 7/16" The one I posted with the line on it i made last year and is a bit too light. It is 1/4". Although it did work OK, but when the current/wind was strong it pulled out a few times. So the one I just finished which should be perfect for my application. It is 5/16" I have one more piece which I may make into another anchor this year, if I think I am still too light,but I don't think it will be a problem. It is 3/8". There you have it. Feel free to copy my design and make one up for yourself. If i go into the anchor business, I'l let you know.
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