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Re: The bluestone debate
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sleeptowin wrote:
how would you tie a massive rock for dragging?

wouldnt the rope being dragged wear out under the weight and pressure of the stone?

i dont have any ideas at all.

it just seems that dragging a rope under stone would wear it out really quick


Sure. Clearly the rope could not be allowed to drag along the ground.

I can think of three ways that it might be done:

1. The stone could be dragged on a sledge to which the ropes are attached.
2. Ropes could be fastened longitudinally around the stone (shape permitting).
3. A wooden yolk could be made for the "stern" of the stone and the ropes attached to each side of that, possibly coming together at the front to balance the pulling forces.


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Steve Gray
Posted by Steve Gray
18th November 2008ce
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