[TheForge] Input wanted

[Jerry Frost]

This'll work Darrell.

I think a spreader bar is what you mean rather than a spreader chain.

For heavy loads and added stability two long bars would solve the bending 
under weight and binding the spit concern. (not expressed but existing in a 
single spit set up)

The woodcut posted is what was posted last time we discussed this and the 
impracticality of that device as illustrated was discussed as well. There 
are a number ot technical problems with the woodcut illustration but the 
spirit of the device is obvious.

While my original thought was closer to what Justin posted I like your ring 
"dog" design much better. Ring "dogs" work really well, we used them for 
lifting devices and rod holders on the drill rig. The concept is commonly 
found on pipe clamps. The ones using a desired length of black iron pipe for 
the body, not clamps for holding pipe.

Frosty
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If it ain't forged
it ain't real.
Wrought iron is.
The FrostWorks

Meadow Lakes, AK.


From: "Darrell" <darrell at machinemaster.com>


> Jerry,
>
> Four legs each with a loop in one end and a point on the other end. One 
> spit
> that just fits through the loop on the legs.
> Slide the spit through the loops on all four legs and with two legs on 
> each
> end, spread each pair to form a bipod and kick the ends out to put tension
> in opposite directions on the spit. If the surface doesn't allow the 
> points
> to dig in, add a spreader chain to each leg pair to prevent them from
> spreading out to far.
> This would disassemble into a flat package for transport.
>
> Darrell
>