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What are your thoughts on picket positioning? Vertical Insert or 15 deg

November 24, 2015 | Think Tank Forum | mikedonahue | No Comments
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    Thanks Chris I appreciate the comment. I always like hearing content ideas, if you have any you would like to see let me know. Mike
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    Good article. Excellent web page actually. I've followed a few of your things. Good stuff brother.
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    Not at all Scott. The front legs are both tensioned via tie-backs. With all three legs under a compression force the fourth force that being the actual load,balances everything out. The force generated in the tie-backs exceeds that of the load which is what needs to happen. It's when the load exceeds the force that…
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    Are you concerned that the skedco tripod's legs cannot be pinned in place? That was one of the concerns Bud at Skedco had with using it in this configuration.
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    Your very welcome John.
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