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That's a great idea with the tri-pod Bob,,,Thanx
Dave
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Camera tripod works good,I prefer a mounted hobby vise that can't move (helps keep line tension). Also helps to "anchor" the model boom so it doesn't tip or move around.
For "clips" I use smaller Hemostates (they clamp tight and perfect weight for tension). I also keep a few attached behind what I'm stringing for added safety. To help keep the line in the pulley grooves.
You might check Micro-Mark for an item called the Big Eye Needle. It's flexable and the handiest item you can have for stringing the line through the pullies.
Muskey Master line is the only way to go (best to do it right the first time).
Masking Tape can come in handy too for keeping line in place.
You want real fun. Rigg a CC-8800 hook block.:d/
AND the biggest thing. Take your time. Get frustrated,take a break.
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CC8800 block was the easiest one, once the string is in it cant jump, i breezed through that one in like 20 minutes, LR 1750 was tough cause you have to use 2 drums so once one side is done you still have to have some tension on it to do the other side and if you pull the line through to fast you rish pulling all the tension from the other side and screwing up the finished side already
18000 was the hardest with that over under, under over, skip every other one then come back between each skipped sheeve and pull the string through without getting it mixed up between the others
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Steve you can get the "Big Eye Needles" at Wal-Mart a whole lot cheaper!!! They are in the craft area in the beading section, my other half does a lot of beading and she gets her needles there!!!
Also needle threaders work really well too, my other half is working on a wooden ship model and she is using both on that!!! Again these can be found at Wally World!!!!
Dain
I'm a kid at heart, so I will play with any model construction vehicle from 1:87 scale to 1:1 scale!!!!
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DeWoc19 wrote:CC8800 block was the easiest one, once the string is in it cant jump, i breezed through that one in like 20 minutes, LR 1750 was tough cause you have to use 2 drums so once one side is done you still have to have some tension on it to do the other side and if you pull the line through to fast you rish pulling all the tension from the other side and screwing up the finished side already
18000 was the hardest with that over under, under over, skip every other one then come back between each skipped sheeve and pull the string through without getting it mixed up between the others The 18000 was easy to me...The Himobo 300 ton block I got for the heavy lift setup on my 16000 was a mother. I wanted the throw it across the room. It just keep jumping out.
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PileDriving wrote:DeWoc19 wrote:CC8800 block was the easiest one, once the string is in it cant jump, i breezed through that one in like 20 minutes, LR 1750 was tough cause you have to use 2 drums so once one side is done you still have to have some tension on it to do the other side and if you pull the line through to fast you rish pulling all the tension from the other side and screwing up the finished side already
18000 was the hardest with that over under, under over, skip every other one then come back between each skipped sheeve and pull the string through without getting it mixed up between the others The 18000 was easy to me...The Himobo 300 ton block I got for the heavy lift setup on my 16000 was a mother. I wanted the throw it across the room. It just keep jumping out. well i should clarify, that was the first hook i ever reeved so i found it to be hard AT THE TIME.... now i can get an entire crane done from start to finish in about 3 hours including unpackaging and cleaning up
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Thanks Dain555, I'll have to take a look the next time at a larger Walley World. I bought a "life time" supply from Micro-Mark when I found them years ago. DeWoc19,  I'm going to put on some hip wadders. It's getting waaaay to deep.
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Hey Jamie, Here is a link for you (and anyone else who wants it). I scanned the instructions for ya and spruced up the reeving diagram. Or the 'equalised' lacing(before I am corrected....  I hope this helps and check out the pic below for easier instructions. LTM 11200 11 Sheave Hook Block 'Stringing' Best of luck! and let us know how you did. Dan
1:1 or 1:50, I am still in awe. 
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