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Mast Development & Rig Tuning

Mast Diamonds

Technical advice on preventing mast diamonds from slipping out of spreader tips. The solution involves opening the end of the spreader tip with a hammer until the slot is closed sufficiently to keep the wire from coming out, and holding the diamonds in place with marlin or fine copper wire.

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