Using the Kevlar/Dacron cord make the support cords with loops on each end as shown.
Terminal strips can be installed in them to make them easier to adjust if required. Initially,
they should be 128 inches except for the small cord between spreaders 1 and 6. This small
cord will be adjusted in Step 6 to keep the two spreaders from bowing out.
Terminal strips can be installed in them to make them easier to adjust if required. Initially,
they should be 128 inches except for the small cord between spreaders 1 and 6. This small
cord will be adjusted in Step 6 to keep the two spreaders from bowing out.
Step 6 photo 7
Hex beam by K4KIO
Permanent Support Cords
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Four radial support cords are looped over
the center post and extended to the
spreaders 2, 3, 4 and 5 where they are
looped over the spreaders. Each is 128
inches long, not including the loops.
the center post and extended to the
spreaders 2, 3, 4 and 5 where they are
looped over the spreaders. Each is 128
inches long, not including the loops.
One perimeter support cord is looped over
the ends of spreaders 1 and 6. It is 128
inches long also.
the ends of spreaders 1 and 6. It is 128
inches long also.
The small cord between Spreaders 1 and
6 is adjusted last to keep those two
spreaders from bowing out.
6 is adjusted last to keep those two
spreaders from bowing out.
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2
5
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3
6