Rope tightener

[metzindustries]

This is a rope tightener for securing loads on vehicles. The screenshot shows 2 designs, however the design on the right is someone elses. I noticed that the line of force pulling on the original design was not in a straight line, so I designed one that was more centered. Only the left design is included in the DXF

rope tightener.dxf

[MadMonk]

again thanks for sharing, ive been wanting a few of these to use for hanging hammocks. nice

[Loyd]

The tensioner is engineered to pull along the c/l of the radii so as to not put as much tension on the teeth. As long as you don't use it for climbing I suppose either would work. Just make sure to radius all the edges so as not to cut your rope.

[hdfaster]

Thanks Loyd, this will come in handy when using tarps or lines on the boat.

[4R8]

Thanks for the file.
As Lloyd has pointed out, the offset is for a reason. If used in its intended configuration, the offset loop is inline with the load path.

[plasmajoe]

The tensioner is engineered to pull along the c/l of the radii so as to not put as much tension on the teeth. As long as you don't use it for climbing I suppose either would work. Just make sure to radius all the edges so as not to cut your rope.

rope tensioner pull.jpg

Glad to see your wisdom back on this site my friend.

Plasma Joe

[rkeytek]

Re-worked the file for better geometry and cut out two sizes. Thanks for posting these will def go in my camping bin.

[WSS]

This site is so cool!

[OSAFTW]

Thanks for Sharing!!!

[metzindustries]

Re-worked the file for better geometry and cut out two sizes. Thanks for posting these will def go in my camping bin.

can you post the file?

[Catgraphics]

i would like to know how thick you made them
thanks

[rkeytek]

Sure here is the updated file

[retiredcpo]

These things are great
what thickness are you guys cutting these
retiredcpo

[reidy01]

Cool thanks for sharing.