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Author Topic: Can't find small turnbuckles / wire strainers  (Read 1168 times)

mark smyth

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Can't find small turnbuckles / wire strainers
« on: October 05, 2011, 08:57:48 PM »
A few weeks ago my rose and trellis came off the wall during high wind. I want to put the rose back up but instead of using a trellis I want to use wire rope held in place with turnbuckles / wire strainers. All I can find are large ones that are around 15cm long when closed.

Have you used them? Where did you buy them?
« Last Edit: October 05, 2011, 08:58:40 PM by Maggi Young »
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Re: Can't find small turnbuckles / wire strainers
« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2011, 10:06:28 PM »
Try a shop where they sell boat equipment.
« Last Edit: October 05, 2011, 10:08:34 PM by Hoy »
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mark smyth

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Re: Can't find small turnbuckles / wire strainers
« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2011, 08:10:21 PM »
thanks
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Re: Can't find small turnbuckles / wire strainers
« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2011, 10:09:05 AM »
Hi Mark,

I use the Gripple system, very neat and easy to apply. see here.

There are other suppliers. The Gripple system comes in a horticultural version (plastic) and industrial version (steel).
« Last Edit: October 08, 2011, 10:11:43 AM by Maren »
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