Mega Tree strings

[IdunBenhad]

Hi:
How about using Dirknerkles way except put a cable strain relief in the loop?

See "rjchu" picture #2 for what I'm suggesting.

[kostyun]

Mine tree lines get secured with a loop at the top with a snap clip, and are 600 light strings (48 bundles 50 ft long) - I used a wire rope/pulley/winch system to lift the lights from the ground to the top to light the tree. Benefit is that I can take the lights down for storms. Strands are zip tied evey 8" with winch I do have to leave a little slack otherwise I can tear the sets apart (which I have done)

The led mega tree (some year) will be redone with rgbw c7 LEDs and a 1/16 steel cable core.

[Wayne J]

OK, thanks for all of the input guys. Here is how I have decided to do it.....

I made the topper(s) with holes in them. I will be using 1/16" wire rope as the tension line to zip tie the light strings to. I will attach the wire rope with S-hooks to the top plates. Small turnbuckles on the bottom will keep the tension on the lines.

[dirknerkle]

Great craftsmanship, Wayne. The welds are beautiful -- but not surprizing for a person who works in the car racing world!

Looks like a fabulous topper and a great concept!

[Jakeleg1969]

Great craftsmanship, Wayne. The welds are beautiful -- but not surprizing for a person who works in the car racing world!

Looks like a fabulous topper and a great concept!

Quite simply stated... "What he said".. Nice job...

Jerry in Louisiana

[Wayne J]

I got some more done today, I thought I would share. I painted all of the Mega Tree parts today, the top plate, mid plate, and all of the guy wire stakes I made.
The PVC unit is the base I made. The plan is to put it in the ground with concrete to support the weight of the tree. It also allows the cap to be used when not in use.