Towing cable fixings

[Jofaur86]

Hello everyone, a quick question regarding the tow cable attachment on a Jagdtiger (among others): were the removable parts holding the cable in place fixed by a simple nut, or a wing nut system? Thanks in advance.

[John Glover]

Tiger 1 and King Tiger used wing nuts as you know so I would imagine Jagdtiger would be the same. Using a wing nut to secure is a lot faster and you do not need to go into a tool box .Also you won't have a chance of losing the wing nut as it will be staying on its threaded sharft. My thoughts Mate.

[John Glover]

DId some research for you Mate. Google Kubinka Jagdtiger and you will see some nice side on shots of the tow cable brackets and their location. Wing nuts are used.

[HERMAN BIX]

Yes, captive wing nuts.
The JT I saw in Aberdeen Proving Ground had them.
I believe the end of the threads had a ding in them to prevent the wing from being removed all the way off & lost.
Once the wing is loosened enough, it can flip out of the way & the tool or cable bracket opened. But the wing would not fall off.

[Jofaur86]

Hello everyone,
Thank you for your replies... I kind of suspected that, but only Axel in Germany carries Schumo? And the shipping costs are higher than the equipment itself? Well, I'll see. Have a good day everyone.

[jarndice]

If it is Wing nuts you are after ABER make them,
Be careful because they come in 2 different types.
They are not cheap but unlike the "Schumo" wing nuts Abers actually work.

[Jofaur86]

OK, and thank you for Aber. Would you happen to have a link to their website? Thanks in advance.