Moving Rocks ( page 3 )

Here a rock is being prepared to be moved. This probably could have been moved by hand but it was selected for the moving demo. In fact, it really wasn't in the way. It had a "movie star" quality about it and was in just the right position for a demonstration. Three small rope sections with eyes are hooked together using 3/8" chain links to form a triangle. Then three longer sections are connected at the corners of the triangle. The other ends of the longer sections are connected together and then to the come-along.

Here is a closeup of the rope positioning and the chain splicing links. The links have a threaded side which unscrews to allow passing the rope into it's center section, then screw back up to secure the connection. The cost $3-$4 dollars each. The short sections of the rope actually are a little too short for this rock. The idea is to provide a triangular cradle to hold the rock. If the rope sections are too short, they will slip off easily. If they are too long, the rock will slip through the middle. A selection of many different sizes make picking the proper length simple. Making a variety of lengths is a good winter job that can be done in front of a crackling fire at home.

Here is the view from business end. The view you would see from the come-along handle.

Moving Rocks (page 4)

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