Features
- (4 PACK)
- 1/2" x 9" Eye-Eye Drop Forged Turnbuckle.
- Working Load: 2,200 LBS
- MAX BREAK CAPACITY: 11,000 LBS
Specifications
| Unit Count | 4 |
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Pack of four 1/2-inch by 9-inch eye–eye drop-forged turnbuckles with a hot-dip galvanized finish. Used to adjust tension in cable railing and rigging systems, rated for a 2,200 lb working load and an 11,000 lb maximum break capacity.
Project Ideas
Business
Custom Cable Railing Installation Service
Offer residential and light-commercial cable railing installations using high-strength turnbuckles for tension control. Market to homeowners with modern decks and staircases; emphasize professional tensioning, corrosion-resistant materials, and compliance with local codes. Provide inspection and re-tensioning packages as recurring revenue.
Industrial-Style Home Decor Product Line
Design and sell a line of industrial hanging shelves, lamp fixtures, plant walls and coat racks that feature visible turnbuckles as both functional and decorative hardware. Sell finished products or build-it-yourself kits (include a pack of turnbuckles, cable, fittings and instructions) on Etsy, Shopify or at craft fairs.
Marine and Small-Boat Rigging Service
Use the turnbuckles' rated capacity to offer on-site tensioning, repair and replacement of standing rigging and lifelines for small boats and marinas. Provide seasonal tune-ups and winterization services. Position the business toward safety-conscious boat owners and marinas needing reliable, corrosion-resistant hardware.
Workshops and DIY Kits for Homeowners
Run weekend workshops teaching homeowners how to install cable railings, hanging shelves and planter walls using turnbuckles. Sell accompanying DIY kits (turnbuckles, cables, fittings, anchors) and digital guides. Workshops generate revenue and build a customer pipeline for installation services and product sales.
Property Maintenance Contract for Deck & Fence Cables
Offer recurring maintenance contracts for property managers and HOA's to inspect, retension and replace cable systems on decks, fences and balustrades. Market the service with safety reports and scheduled maintenance reminders; use the turnbuckles' proven working load specs to justify professional handling and liability protection.
Creative
Vertical Cable Planter Wall
Build a living wall by mounting vertical stainless posts or wood rails, running horizontal cables between them, and using the turnbuckles to precisely tension each cable. Hang planters, succulents or herb baskets on the cables. Turnbuckles let you re-tension as plants grow and soil adds weight; the 2,200 lb working load ensures safety for multiple planters per run.
Industrial Hanging Shelf System
Create adjustable, floating-style shelves suspended from the ceiling with cable runs. Use the eye–eye turnbuckles at the top attachment points to level and tension the cables so shelves stay perfectly horizontal. This gives a rugged industrial look for kitchens, studios or retail displays and allows easy height adjustments.
Adjustable Porch Swing or Bench Suspension
Upgrade or build a porch swing/bench that uses cable suspension with turnbuckles at each anchor point. The turnbuckles provide fine adjustment to balance and tension the swing, extend longevity by compensating for stretch, and offer a strong, corrosion-resistant mounting for outdoor use.
Garden Trellis and Vine Support
Construct a frame and run multiple horizontal cables spaced for vines (grapes, beans, cucumbers). Use turnbuckles to tighten the wires as plants grow and put on weight. The hot-dip galvanized finish is weather-resistant, so it's suitable for perennial growing seasons.
Kinetic Sculpture with Tensioned Elements
Design a small kinetic art piece where panels, rods or bells are held in precisely tensioned positions by the turnbuckles. The ability to micro-adjust tension lets you tune motion and resonance; the heavy load capacity allows incorporating heavier metal components safely.