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these open spelter sockets should be standard on all model cranes, but they are not ;(. they allow for easy unreeving and reconfiguringand removing of the hook.... anyone knows where i can get a few spare ones? thanks  
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Don't know where your from as it is not listed on your profile but here in USA we call those "Finalities". Used to be able to get them at several different dealers including DHS but there are only a couple places now as the one place I know is now out of business. I'll IM you!!
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dain555 wrote:Don't know where your from as it is not listed on your profile but here in USA we call those "Finalities". Used to be able to get them at several different dealers including DHS but there are only a couple places now as the one place I know is now out of business. I'll IM you!! lol... Finalities... i like that sound.... Well, i am not in the crane and rigging field so i have to learn a few quick vocabulary. i looked up reeving a block and that's what they were calling of using a wedge socket or spelter socket for hooking up the end of the wire rope. that particular model in the pic is a WSI 1350. i guess i could contact wsi directly and see if they're willing to send a part. The next best cheap thing i think i could do is just find a small nut and bolt and screw the wire loop into the tie point instead of tying the rope directly into the tie point. that way i can still remove the end without having to cut and redo the loop. not as convenient but it's free ?
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There are a lot of people on Shapeways 3D printing crane parts. https://www.shapeways.com/marketplace?type=product&q=socket1%2F50
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Cool! Hope its gonna fit good... Guess i can try to paint it too
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YCC produces them in two styles and sells them in packs of 10.  
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Weserhutte wrote:YCC produces them in two styles and sells them in packs of 10. you got a link should i just email them about it?
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