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Mike Parnell

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Apr 13, 2011 6:42:00 AM< 1 min read

Rigging Training Workshop - Rigging Selection (sheave blocks)

Circle the best answer for each system which matches the illustrations at the right.
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Apr 11, 2011 8:59:00 AM< 1 min read

Rigging Training Workshop - Load Control

Identify the rigging method below which provides the best load control of the two hitch ...
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Apr 5, 2011 8:35:00 AM< 1 min read

Rigging Training Workshop: Off-set CG, Sling Length Estimate

Once in a while we are faced with a rigging challenge that requires us to go back to a² + ...
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Mar 30, 2011 8:23:00 AM< 1 min read

Rigging Training Workshop: Off-level Pick Points

When a load's lifting points are not on the same plane or elevation, the tension in each ...
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Mar 28, 2011 11:53:00 AM< 1 min read

Crane and Rigging Rodeo at ConExpo 2011

The Crane and Rigging Rodeo at ConExpo 2011 was a tremendous success! Crane operators ...
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Mar 16, 2011 7:15:00 AM< 1 min read

Rigging Training Workshop - Load Weight Estimation (Half Circle)

Estimating a load's approximate weight is always an important part of any rigger's ...
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Mar 15, 2011 9:51:00 AM< 1 min read

Rigging Training Workshop: Load Weight Estimation

Estimating a load's approximate weight is always an important part of any rigger's ...
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Mar 8, 2011 10:15:00 AM1 min read

Rigging Riddles

This brain teaser is part of Mike's Rigging Mysteries available through the ITI Bookstore.
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Feb 28, 2011 8:15:00 AM< 1 min read

Rigging Training Workshop: 2-Hook Pick

Any time 2-hook pick is made, the crew needs to determine the weight carried by each ...
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Feb 24, 2011 9:47:00 AM< 1 min read

Rigging Crossword Puzzle

A sincere "Thank You" to our steadfast readers and supporters, who over the years have ...
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