Connecting the Tension Wire to the Brace Post
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What happens here
Loop the tension wire around the horizontal brace post, ensuring it is positioned to exert force correctly. Then, connect the loose end of the tension wire to the inline ratchet strainer, or guide it through the strainer if it's already attached to the main post. Leave sufficient slack for the strainer to operate effectively. Once connected, use wire cutters to trim any excess wire, ensuring it is long enough to bend around the strainer for adjustments but not so long that it becomes a hazard or gets in the way.
Goal: Complete the diagonal tension wire assembly for the brace
Tools and materials
- Horizontal Brace Post — The post around which the wire is looped
- Inline Ratchet Strainer — To apply and adjust tension to the wire
- Tension Wire Stay Tuff Wire — The wire connecting the main and brace posts
- Wire Cutters — Trimming excess tension wire