Thanks to both Tugboateng and Compositepro for your feedback. I've considered the V-notch design, but it is not forgiving enough on the livestock or the hands. I may try the metal additive. I'm also going to see if a hdpe geogrid can be tied or fused cylindrically and placed in the mold about...
Thanks TugboatEng! I don't have any slow motion video, so it's a bit hard to tell exactly what is happening. But I do know there is a lot of heat generated (burned my hand countless times). What may be happening is that initial heat generation causes surface molecules to break down, then the...
This "bushing" is made out of 45 duro natural rubber. The traction on the lariat rope (3/8" diameter) is really good at this duro. The problem is that on very hard runs, the rope tears through the rubber. I've tried aramid fibers and pulp, and that did not help at all. Any advice on...
This is a rubber traction device for a team roping that fits on a specialized saddle horn. This "bushing" is custom molded from natural rubber, about 45 duro. As you can see, on really hard runs, the rope (about 3/8" in diameter, is burning through the rubber. I have tried aramid fibers (1"...
