How to Use Turnbuckles in Your Next Rigging Project

[@stephencavaliere7083]

This is just about the highest quality instruction I've seen on KZbin.

[@E-rigging]

Thanks, Stephen!

[@pnwcruiser]

As a boat owner I've wondered if closed body turnbuckles were just a matter of aesthetics. Thanks for the answer! I learned about stainless steel galling the hard way and now always use anti-seize compound.

[@E-rigging]

Always applying anti-seize is a great habit to get into. Glad we could help!

[@aerialrescuesolutions3277]

Great video, I did not know about anti galling paste, thank you.

[@E-rigging]

Glad it was helpful! We swear by anti-seize compound!

[@MJ1331EL]

So, how does one determine the length of the cable in between turnbuckles? In addition, is it better to have the turnbuckles on both ends, or on one side?

[@E-rigging]

Thanks for the question. Usually, an installer will attach the open turnbuckle on one eyebolt and shackle on the other, then they'll hold up the turnbuckle and take a measurement between them. They'll use that measurement to create a spliced cable assembly. For most applications, only one turnbuckle will be required. Feel free to check out our video on wire rope clips to learn about more about splicing cable. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnzXZ56prKp0jtE

[@causewaykayak]

Excellent concise instruction

[@shahul8222]

Neatly done video

[@rctsiel]

Clear and concise information. Your video is outstanding!

[@waynedavies3185]

Turn buckles can also be used for expanding things, or push apart things. Seen in this video they are used to pull a cable tight by drawing inward. What I say is they can also be used much like a jack and used to spread apart items instead of just pulling together. One main concept of doing this i speak about is the common roof jack used to lift up a ceiling beam or a porch beam so the pillar can be worked on or replaced without removing the beams themselves. Yhe same idea can be used in smaller things using bolts screwed into each end of the main turnbuckle, insert into place and turn the buckle thus spreading them apart as well as the item you wish to spread apart like a jack. Remember, what can be used one way, can also be used as a tool in reverse as well to force things apart..

[@E-rigging]

While that is innovative and I am glad it had worked for you, these tools are not designed to be used to hold that direction of force. I would only recommend using a turnbuckle this way in non-critical instances. Thank you for your comment

[@yaykruser]

I need help, bought a 1.5 inch turnbuckle rated for 9.5t pull force. I used some lube on the threads but using a crowbar plus cheater pipe to make it longer I barely reached 5tons. Do I need an even longer lever or what?

[@billhandymanbill2775]

Nice and clear video. Thanks for sharing.

[@exCanadian]

Another excellent video!

[@sei2642]

Helpful vid thanks 🙏🏼

[@funnycatssphynx5099]

Thanks.

[@lesliemateka4193]

Excellent

[@autismsshopbd]

Very helpful channel

[@calmprecision2466]

You should explain how a turnbuckle with two rods and two clevises work,,,,,,,, not just turnbuckle and two clevises..... (clevis with pin)- just trying to help....

[@E-rigging]

Jaw-Jaw Turnbuckles are a great topic to hit, thanks for the suggestion!