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Date Posted: - Monday - 11/27/06 - 4:38pm
Author: John & Jan
Subject: Shroud Tension
In reply to: Terry 's message, "Shroud Tension" on - Friday - 09/ 1/06 - 12:02pm

"Text Book" says the lowers should be set from 10-15% of the breaking strength of the wire and the uppers should be about 20%. See Brion Toss's Riggers Apprentice for more help there. Loos makes a nice gauge but twanging with a tool is a time-honored method. The uppers should be 1/3 chord higher in pitch.

I'd be curious if anyone has any different information for wooden masts.

Good Luck!
John & Jan
Santa Teresa
San Diego

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