ernokaikkonen 0 #26 June 14, 2006 Quote[outrageous french accent] "Maillon rapide", eet eez simplee de link dat eez quickky, non? [/outrageous french accent] So they're speed links?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #27 June 14, 2006 Quote...But "maillon" is the French word for a link of a chain. I'm no Etymologist but maillon makes sense considering chain mail armor used in the old days.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #28 June 14, 2006 QuoteQuote[outrageous french accent] "Maillon rapide", eet eez simplee de link dat eez quickky, non? [/outrageous french accent] So they're speed links?? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Not really .... US Navy "Speed" Links are a vastly different breed with little screws, sliding gates, etc. According to the military manual, Speed Links must be installed with little red rubber covers. In all my years of rigging, I have seen ONE set of red rubber covers. So, if you cannot install them in accordance with the military manual, you cannot install them at all. US Navy Speed Links fell out of fashion - with civilians - twenty-plus years ago. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #29 June 14, 2006 This is a "speed link". http://djassociates.thomasnet.com/image?cid=1180&plpver=10&prodid=1131&itemid=1825My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,048 #30 June 14, 2006 Sparky, NOPE: that does not have the 'sliding gate' that Rob mentions. The Navy speed link used one little screw and, the now famous, sliding gate. If I knew how to use a computer I would post a photo. Jerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #31 June 14, 2006 QuoteSparky, NOPE: that does not have the 'sliding gate' that Rob mentions. The Navy speed link used one little screw and, the now famous, sliding gate. If I knew how to use a computer I would post a photo. Jerry Are you sure? My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 36 #32 June 14, 2006 Nope that IS a speed link. You can see the ridges on the sides of the sliding gate and the head of the central screw. And I've seen one set of red rubber covers too.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #33 June 14, 2006 QuoteNope that IS a speed link. You can see the ridges on the sides of the sliding gate and the head of the central screw. And I've seen one set of red rubber covers too. Terry, Jerry was right, I edited the link. The first one I put up was of a 1" link.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 36 #34 June 15, 2006 Well shoot, if I'd known you'd done that I wouldn't have approved you! Sorry JerryI'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,048 #35 June 15, 2006 Terry, It is not the end of the world; just one day closer. Jerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rigger_john 0 #36 June 15, 2006 QuoteNOPE: that does not have the 'sliding gate' that Rob mentions. I think it does have the sliding gate_________________________________________ Nullius in Verba Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ernokaikkonen 0 #37 June 15, 2006 QuoteNot really .... Right, should've included this in the original post: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
highspeeddirt 0 #38 June 15, 2006 in my days at para flite,the rule in final QC was barrels inboard and screw down.the reasoning was that by putting the barrels inboard it was less likely to nick the slider grommets(back then they were nickel plated brass). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #39 June 17, 2006 Jerry, This is a speed link.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,048 #40 June 17, 2006 Sparky, I could not open your attachment. But for those who want to know, the Speed Link is item # H361 in the Para-Gear catalog. However, it is not a very good picture. As I recall, the problem with the Speed Link was not with the removable end (except that small screw kept getting boogered-up) but with forging cracks down in the inside of the 'U', the other end of the link. This would result in catastrophic failure. Jerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggermick 6 #41 June 18, 2006 I could not open your attachment. Buy a new computer of upgrade your operating system, mine opened it with no problems. I bet you are still using a rotary phone and a VCR!! Mick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mjosparky 3 #42 June 18, 2006 Quote I could not open your attachment. Buy a new computer of upgrade your operating system, mine opened it with no problems. I bet you are still using a rotary phone and a VCR!! Mick He is old, he is probably trying to open the attachment with a typewriter. My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites riggermick 6 #43 June 18, 2006 QuoteQuote I could not open your attachment. Buy a new computer of upgrade your operating system, mine opened it with no problems. I bet you are still using a rotary phone and a VCR!! Mick He is old, he is probably trying to open the attachment with a typewriter. Now that's funny!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JerryBaumchen 1,048 #44 June 18, 2006 OK Guys, QuoteHe is old, There is nothing funny about that. It's due mostly to luck, not my life style. OBTW Mick, that just cost you the offer of a free drink whenever we meet up. So there. Jerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mjosparky 3 #45 June 18, 2006 QuoteOBTW Mick, that just cost you the offer of a free drink whenever we meet up. So there. Does that mean my Gray Goose is back on line?My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites riggermick 6 #46 June 19, 2006 QuoteQuoteOBTW Mick, that just cost you the offer of a free drink whenever we meet up. So there. Does that mean my Gray Goose is back on line? 18 year old Glenlivet is my poison. Mick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JerryBaumchen 1,048 #47 June 19, 2006 QuoteDoes that mean my Gray Goose is back on line? With all the crap you two have been giving me, I think the first drink will be on your (you & Mick's) dime. Jerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
mjosparky 3 #42 June 18, 2006 Quote I could not open your attachment. Buy a new computer of upgrade your operating system, mine opened it with no problems. I bet you are still using a rotary phone and a VCR!! Mick He is old, he is probably trying to open the attachment with a typewriter. My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggermick 6 #43 June 18, 2006 QuoteQuote I could not open your attachment. Buy a new computer of upgrade your operating system, mine opened it with no problems. I bet you are still using a rotary phone and a VCR!! Mick He is old, he is probably trying to open the attachment with a typewriter. Now that's funny!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JerryBaumchen 1,048 #44 June 18, 2006 OK Guys, QuoteHe is old, There is nothing funny about that. It's due mostly to luck, not my life style. OBTW Mick, that just cost you the offer of a free drink whenever we meet up. So there. Jerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mjosparky 3 #45 June 18, 2006 QuoteOBTW Mick, that just cost you the offer of a free drink whenever we meet up. So there. Does that mean my Gray Goose is back on line?My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites riggermick 6 #46 June 19, 2006 QuoteQuoteOBTW Mick, that just cost you the offer of a free drink whenever we meet up. So there. Does that mean my Gray Goose is back on line? 18 year old Glenlivet is my poison. Mick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JerryBaumchen 1,048 #47 June 19, 2006 QuoteDoes that mean my Gray Goose is back on line? With all the crap you two have been giving me, I think the first drink will be on your (you & Mick's) dime. Jerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
JerryBaumchen 1,048 #44 June 18, 2006 OK Guys, QuoteHe is old, There is nothing funny about that. It's due mostly to luck, not my life style. OBTW Mick, that just cost you the offer of a free drink whenever we meet up. So there. Jerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #45 June 18, 2006 QuoteOBTW Mick, that just cost you the offer of a free drink whenever we meet up. So there. Does that mean my Gray Goose is back on line?My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggermick 6 #46 June 19, 2006 QuoteQuoteOBTW Mick, that just cost you the offer of a free drink whenever we meet up. So there. Does that mean my Gray Goose is back on line? 18 year old Glenlivet is my poison. Mick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,048 #47 June 19, 2006 QuoteDoes that mean my Gray Goose is back on line? With all the crap you two have been giving me, I think the first drink will be on your (you & Mick's) dime. Jerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
