From: tvoght@indy.net (Tim Voght) Subject: Adjuster Thingy (where to get?) Date: Tue, 14 May 1996 13:51:12 -1000 Organization: IndyNet Indianapolis - InterNet Gateway Message-ID: Hi, I'm a newby here, so please bear with me. I think what I need is called an 'adjuster', a device which allows me to adjust the length of a line that's doubled back on itself (if that makes sense). I've seen it mentioned a couple of times in the kiting context, and have it pictured in my mind as something about an inch long stamped out of aluminum or plastic, but don't know where to get one. Maybe a local, non-kiting related source? My wandering around in the hardware and department stores has yielded nothing. Oh yes, application would be to adjust the length of a bridle leg, or a bow string. Thanks, -Tim (|| Voght Systems - Embedded Systems Development (|| -----------Software----Hardware--------- (|| http://www.a1.com/priam/voght.html (|| Tim Voght - tvoght@indy.net - (317) 895-8092 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = From: Steve Bateman Subject: Re: Adjuster Thingy (where to get?) Date: Tue, 14 May 1996 20:44:36 -1000 Organization: San Diego State University Message-ID: <31997D54.85A@mail.sdsu.edu> Tim Voght wrote: > I think what I need is called an 'adjuster', a device which > allows me to adjust the length of a line that's doubled back on > itself (if that makes sense). I've seen it mentioned a couple of > times in the kiting context, and have it pictured in my mind as > something about an inch long stamped out of aluminum or plastic, > but don't know where to get one. Maybe a local, non-kiting related > source? My wandering around in the hardware and department > stores has yielded nothing. > Oh yes, application would be to adjust the length of a bridle leg, > or a bow string. I think what your describing is a tensioner. One of the more common places you see them is on the back of Rokkaku kites and the like. One can use other things, such as buttons, drilled dowels, or even spring loaded cord locks. The stamped out aluminium tensioners can be found at the Kite Studio (610-395-3560) or Hang-em High Fabrics (804-233-6155). Steve Bateman bateman@mail.sdsu.edu Flying along. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = From: KITEJAG@MOTHER.COM (John A. Gabby Jr.) Subject: Re: Adjuster Thingy (where to get?) Date: Wed, 15 May 1996 03:12:43 -1000 Organization: Mother.COM Message-ID: <4ncqbn$kts@pa.mother.com> tvoght@indy.net (Tim Voght) wrote: >Hi, >I'm a newby here, so please bear with me. >I think what I need is called an 'adjuster', a device which >allows me to adjust the length of a line that's doubled back on >itself (if that makes sense). I've seen it mentioned a couple of >times in the kiting context, and have it pictured in my mind as >something about an inch long stamped out of aluminum or plastic, >but don't know where to get one. Maybe a local, non-kiting related >source? My wandering around in the hardware and department >stores has yielded nothing. >Oh yes, application would be to adjust the length of a bridle leg, >or a bow string. >Thanks, Ah yes, it's one of those bow string wahchamacallitthingys that you need!! Tom Marvin at Hang-em High Fabrics sells just what you need and merely calls them tensioners...they're pretty pricey though...four for a dollar!! Tom can be reached at (804) 233-6155...and he's even a nice person. John Think Kindly Thoughts. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = From: Richard Bettis Subject: Re: Adjuster Thingy (where to get?) Date: Wed, 15 May 1996 03:44:12 -1000 Organization: Health & Safety Lab Message-ID: <701872033wnr@fats.demon.co.uk> In article: tvoght@indy.net (Tim Voght) writes: > I think what I need is called an 'adjuster', a device which > allows me to adjust the length of a line that's doubled back on > itself (if that makes sense). Try a camping shop, they use them to tension guy ropes and stuff, and sell them by the packet for a few pence (cents, centimes, pfennig, yen whatever) each. (I don't camp at all, but they have all sorts of fascinating bits and pieces in camping shops :) -- +=============================================================================+ | Richard Bettis | "I make no warranty with respect to this | | | statement and disclaim any implied/explicit | | | suggestions of usefulness for any purpose" | +=============================================================================+ = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = From: rloiseau@aol.com (RLoiseau) Subject: Re: Adjuster Thingy (where to get?) Date: Wed, 15 May 1996 13:17:46 -1000 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Message-ID: <4ndomq$d9@newsbf02.news.aol.com> In article , tvoght@indy.net (Tim Voght) writes: > >Hi, >I'm a newby here, so please bear with me. >I think what I need is called an 'adjuster', a device which >allows me to adjust the length of a line that's doubled back on >itself (if that makes sense). I've seen it mentioned a couple of >times in the kiting context, and have it pictured in my mind as >something about an inch long stamped out of aluminum or plastic, >but don't know where to get one. Maybe a local, non-kiting related >source? My wandering around in the hardware and department >stores has yielded nothing. >Oh yes, application would be to adjust the length of a bridle leg, >or a bow string. > > Ahhh, a tensioner. STUPID PIECES OF METAL ON YOUR KITE!!!! Go to your local library and find a a knot book with a tautline hitch in it. This works better and ads a nicer, more finished look to the kite (also less weight) You might want to add a few extra wraps to the knot to ensure it dosen't slip. (this will make sense when you see the knot) Have fun Robin Levick Head of the commision to show kiteflyers the tautline hitch!!! No really, this is a great knot, check it out!!! Someone want to post in on a web page? If so contact me. RLoiseau@aol.com(the bird) Transcendent kites Robin Levick = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = From: Rob Richens Subject: re:Adjuster Thingy (where to get?) Date: Thu, 16 May 1996 10:13:24 -1000 Organization: inQuo Internet (801) 530-7160 Message-ID: <319B8C64.3A82@alinc.com> --Tim Voght wrote: > I'm a newby here, so please bear with me. Weren't we all once? > I think what I need is called an 'adjuster', a device which > allows me to adjust the length of a line that's doubled back on > itself (if that makes sense). I've seen it mentioned a couple of > times in the kiting context, and have it pictured in my mind as > something about an inch long stamped out of aluminum or plastic, > but don't know where to get one. Maybe a local, non-kiting related > source? My wandering around in the hardware and department > stores has yielded nothing. > Oh yes, application would be to adjust the length of a bridle leg, > or a bow string. The picture in your mind is pretty accurate for not having seen one! If you want the specific part you should try looking in a sporting goods store in the camping department. Ask for a guy line adjuster. I saw my first (and last) when I had my first pup tent which had guy ropes at each corner and end. They didn't work well and weren't looked upon with favor >From the other scouts. Now days with all the new-fangled-pull-a-string- and-it's-up tents (practically anyway) you might not find that exact part. If you don't want to make your own, try a 4 hole metal button, or a thick 4 hole plastic button. I used a small shirt button on my 6' Rok and it worked great for about 2 months. If all else fails, I use a taut line hitch on my bowlines now. Haven't had a slip (or unslip) problem at all. Let me know if you have any questions on how to rig the button idea or tying the taut line. Power without control is useless. Rob Richens rrichens@alinc.com = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = From: turner@telis.org (Lloyd Turner) Subject: Re: Adjuster Thingy (where to get?) Date: Sun, 19 May 1996 07:40:21 -1000 Organization: TELIS Message-ID: In article <4ncqbn$kts@pa.mother.com>, KITEJAG@MOTHER.COM (John A. Gabby Jr.) wrote: >tvoght@indy.net (Tim Voght) wrote: > >>Hi, >>I'm a newby here, so please bear with me. >>I think what I need is called an 'adjuster', a device which >>allows me to adjust the length of a line that's doubled back on >>itself (if that makes sense). I've seen it mentioned a couple of >>times in the kiting context, and have it pictured in my mind as >>something about an inch long stamped out of aluminum or plastic, >>but don't know where to get one. Maybe a local, non-kiting related >>source? My wandering around in the hardware and department >>stores has yielded nothing. >>Oh yes, application would be to adjust the length of a bridle leg, >>or a bow string. > >>Thanks, > >Ah yes, it's one of those bow string wahchamacallitthingys that you >need!! Tom Marvin at Hang-em High Fabrics sells just what you need >and merely calls them tensioners...they're pretty pricey though...four >for a dollar!! Tom can be reached at (804) 233-6155...and he's even a >nice person. Try a four hole button. Feed the bow string thru two adjacent holes, continue anf make a loop around a notch in theend of the cross stick, then back to the button. Tie it through the nearest empty hole.....works great! Cheers, Lloyd (turner@telis.org) = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = From: Paul Chandler Subject: Re: Adjuster Thingy (where to get?) Date: Sun, 19 May 1996 13:09:36 -1000 Organization: Buggy Bum Message-ID: >>>I'm a newby here, so please bear with me. >>>I think what I need is called an 'adjuster', a device which >>>allows me to adjust the length of a line that's doubled back on >>>itself (if that makes sense). Isn't this the same thing as a tensioner used on a tent's guy lines? ---------------------------------- | PAUL CHANDLER - York Kite Flyers | | Paul@FreeWind.demon.co.uk | ---------------------------------- = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = From: johnsen@eskimo.com (Brian Johnsen) Subject: Re: Adjuster Thingy (where to get?) Message-ID: Organization: Tethered Airfoil R&D Pty. Ltd.(C)(R)(TM) CD CASS Date: Sun, 19 May 1996 19:22:39 -1000 In article <4ndomq$d9@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, RLoiseau wrote: >In article tvoght@indy.net (Tim Voght) writes: >>I think what I need is called an 'adjuster', a device which >>allows me to adjust the length of a line that's doubled back on >>itself (if that makes sense). > >Ahhh, a tensioner. STUPID PIECES OF METAL ON YOUR KITE!!!! Go to! Another option is to KILL YOUR TV!!! and take a hacksaw to the plastic enclosure to make simple tensioners. Many common appliances are candidates for the post consumer recycling awards. Make buggy fenders out of that lawn mower you really hate. All you need is a small piece of plastic 1.75 to 2 inches long x .35 to .5 inch wide. Drill 3 holes in it proportionate to the size of line you want to use with it. The line goes in one end, out the middle, through the kite attachment point and tie off the end on the remaining hole in the tensioner. You may want to ease the sharp edges on the holes with a larger diameter drill bit or a knife point. Anyway, don't pay someone to make new bits and pieces like this out of raw materials. It only encourageds them. ;) -- "Fabio Is Really A Chickenoid From Planet 9" Claim Crystal Merchants -- Brian Johnsen johnsen@eskimo.com Seattle, Washington USA = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =