Bill, Swaged fittings don't spread the wires to distribute the load either. It sounds like maybe you didn't tighten the cones enough. I did some destructive testing and had to physically beat the fitting apart to get the wedges separated from the cone.
Josh On Oct 24, 2014 6:22 AM, "Bill Bina via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I can tell you why. The quick-attach can SLIP far too easily. Happened on > my Babystay when I cranked the backstay. When I let off the backstay, the > previously firmly tightened babystay was flopping around. The wire goes > straight into the fitting with no bends or "spread out" of the strands like > the sta-lok. What makes them so easy to use, also makes them prone to > letting the cable move, or even pull out. > > Bill Bina > > > On 10/23/2014 11:02 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List wrote: > >> >> I looked it up, the quick attach fittings are no longer advised for >> standing rigging though I can't understand why. And I was wrong they won't >> work with rod but WILL work with all other types of wire. >> >> Josh >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of > page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > >
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