AFB hanger question.

So I’m looking to construct an AFB hanger and the question I have pertains to dimensions of the two primary pieces of the sides.

I’m wondering if wider sides that have a larger contact surface area benefit the hanger’s ability to better grip the shaft and possibly aid in being able to hang more comfortably for longer periods of time and/or handle more weight comfortably?

Or would the larger area being gripped not receive the benefit of the “stretch”?

Does a wider side have any benefit or drawback?

And also would using a material such as cork adhered to the contact surface area aid given that it has some degree of ability to give & possibly better conform to the contour of the shaft?

Figured I’d ask in case anyone has already tried these ideas.

Around half inch wide works best for me.

Wider sides could spread the load but maybe not by as much as you think. The AFB, as designed, does not have a fixed hinge, so making it wider will likely result in it being less likely to offer two parallel sides. As, Marinera says around 1/2” is optimal. If you want to go larger look at other designs like the Bib hanger or for comfort with low weights The Captain’s Wench. Beyond this hangers tend towards supporting the weight nearer the bottom.

You may find that stability and comfort is best achieved with a good wrap when using the AFB.

Not to hi jack the ops post. Where are the build instructions for the fab hanger? I’ve searched the site?

Look at the bottom of this very same thred Kenshomi.

marinera maybe it’s because I am viewing via

Mobile. But I don’t see a link. I looked at Tom’s

new page, but I don’t see any one the fab there.

Yeah, the links disappear on a small screen, here it is:

The AFB Hanger

FWIW, don’t have an answer.

Thank you!