[Lowfer] Beacon NC LF web page

[Peter Barick]

Like to add to Rye's thoughts on Dex's new site, yes, it loads quick and offers good insight into Dex's recent constructions. FB on both. This is not to deprecate those other industrial strength sites we have access to from the List, merely to appreciate "simpler" things too.

I'm curious about the 10-foot, 8-spoke loop w/ � in. pvc spreaders. On winding it w/ no. 14 solid, was there any concerns about flexing and winding sagging when 20 turns were completed? How'd it turn out fully wound? Are you content w/ the � in. spreader size?

Next, the turns are affixed to the spreader ends using the companion "T" fittings. Okay. But how tightly together are those 20 turns packed to fit on a 3 in. long T? And what holds them firm during wind buffeting, silicone sealant, other? Anything special holding the end-turns, those are most at risk?

If I'm guessing correctly, many of us have found ourselves at the local home store in the plumbing dept. as if playing w/ our Tinker Toy sets "fabricating" loops. On one such occasion, I concluded that the � pvc was too whippy and that 3/4 may be better for some future loop of mine. "Can I help you?" the store guy asked. Hmm? My usual stoic looking face melted to grin as I visioned what he must be thinking finding me shaking a 10-footer, "Yokel gonna re-plumb the bath today. Let me show 'em where the hole is." Ugg, "NO." I meekly smiled and moved on to the next isle. Electrical wiring and stuff. Hey, look at the house wire and only $0.14 / foot.  . . .

I know these are pickey Qs, but they are driven by my recently disassembled 10-foot wooden cross-type loop that didn't last to long. The horizontal arm sagged, turns loosened, and the outer ones fell off at times. It's been replaced w/ a smaller 5-spoke one that's now being tested. Should be an improvement.

Peter
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>>Dex

>>Rye Gewalt wrote:
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> Great start on the web page.  No bells, no whistles.  I loads fast like a
> bullet with no fancy bandwidth consuming graphics.  Thumbnails are great.
> Don't let your new found power turn you into an over elegant graphics
> weenie.  I love it the way it is --- wish I had kept my web page that
> simple.
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