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Default WTB - Rigging

On 9/28/2011 4:20 PM, Jim Wilkins wrote:
"Steve wrote in message
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I'm also going to get some nylon strap webbing, and make some of my own
lifting slings particular to my uses.
Steve


How much more than the expected load should the test load be?

jsw




Typical safety margin on any lifting equipment is 5x.