Loos Cableware Tension Gauge, Inch 4500 lbs PT-3 1

Q: Will this work on cable dia of 0.296

The PT-2 works for cables 3/16, 7/32, and 1/4 inch in diameter. There are different gauges made for different size cables. See PT-3 and PT-1 to find the size you need for your cables.

Q: what thw determining factors in deciding what is the right loos gauge ? is it just a matter of measuring the diameter of the shrouds ?

For larger cable sizes the Pro gauges are selected by cable diameter. For smaller cables you could go with their economy gauges or the larger and more durable Pro gauges. I wanted a durable gauge to keep and use on the boat so I bought the Pro PT-3. I use it several times a year. Make sure you use the right chart for the ambient temperature when you adjust the tension on your stays and shrouds.

Q: Is this unit able to be used on an 1/8" cable railing system ? and then also use it for our O'Day Widgeon rigging ?

Yes it can be used for 1/8 wire. I dont have an answer about widgeon rigging though.

Q: Can this be used to measure nylon/polypropylene rope tension?

Good question. It is primarily used for stainless cable tension on small sailboats. The stainless does not stretch like nylon/poly rope will. I would doubt its accuracy with nylon or poly. If you are comparing two lengths of rope to make them the same, yes, I think it will work

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Brand
Loos & Co.
Material
Aluminum
Item dimensions L x W x H
10 x 4 x 35
Item Weight
2 Pounds
Screen Size
35 Inches

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Loos & Co. Sailboat Rigging Tension Gauge , PT-3 Professional Hands-Free Force Gauge for Tensioning and Tuning of Shrouds, Cable Rigs, Wire Rope Standing Rigging, and Forestays, for 9/32, 5/16, 3/8 inch Cable Diameter