How To Select and Use Turnbuckles - Installation Guide

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Turnbuckles are used to take up slack, and apply tension in a rigging assembly. In this video, we will explain how to select and use the turnbuckle needed for your next project. We discuss key points to know when selecting a turnbuckle, different end fittings, duty grades, coating types, and how to install a turnbuckle.
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PRODUCTS USED
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Shackles: bit.ly/41vontz
Eye Bolts: bit.ly/41BrtMl
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TIMESTAMPS
0:16 - Purpose of Turnbuckles
0:36 - Key Points
0:45 - Key Points: Thread Diameter
0:57 - Key Points: Take Up
1:20 - Key Points: Tensioning
1:34 - Key Points: Working Load Limit
2:12 -End Fittings
2:23 - Eye End Fittings
2:37 - Jaw End Fittings
3:00 - Hook End Fittings
3:28 - Toggle Jaw End Fittings
3:44 - Cable Railing Turnbuckles
4:01 - Duty Grades
4:10 - Formed and Welded Turnbuckles
4:18 - Drop Forged Turnbuckles
4:34 - Coating Types
4:40 - Stainless Steel Turnbuckles
5:03 - Hot-Dipped Galvanized Turnbuckles
5:25 - Installing a Turnbuckle
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PLAYLISTS
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[@neleig]

Thank you. Very helpful.

[@rayhayden]

I am having one heck of a time finding turnbuckles for use on my tractor - since acquiring the tractor, I almost instantly bent a turnbuckle. I purchase a more rigid stabilizer, and that broke as well. I replaced those with the original turnbuckles, knowing that I needed a far superior solution.
I ended up picking up some heavy duty chain - seeing that there are solutions that use chain as part of the solution. Now, I am going to pick up a short (and strong) turnbuckle to finish off what I worked up.
My point here is that THIS video has been far superior to explaining the very basics that I really had not been finding anywhere else - thank you for posting this video! Dropping a like on your video, Watching and Supporting!

[@karenmusa3052]

Super helpful, thanks very much. It was all getting a bit confusing, now I know I have the wrong fittings for the job.
Thanks again
Kaz from Oz 😊

[@itsrachelfish]

Awesome video, looks like turnbuckles are the way to go for tensioning wire rope 😎👍

[@Swimdeep]

Very clear visuals and explanation of turnbuckle operation.

[@deepshah2137]

Good job!!

[@Sense2024]

Use to pull a gate door so it will stop dragging the ground?

[@markcraft1347]

One of these will help.

[@yaykruser]

I bought a 1.5 inch one to pull stumps, hope that works...

[@dancar111]

Does anyone know what the ground fixing is called at the 0:20s mark?

[@harlemsfinest05]

I believe that is a ground anchor, some come with the eye bolt attached and others have a threaded eye bolt.

[@alejandraramirezgutierrez1787]

Thanks!

[@E-rigging]

You bet!

[@miguelsalami]

And remember to "Never Saddle a dead horse"!

[@tinamarie4875]

Ah much better with a lower background music but still annoying.

[@funkprodigy]

Oh common, ain't annoying anymore for certain - They've done a good job :-)