Backdrop Hanging Apparatus

The last post covered the main wall, this post discusses the PERPENDICULAR WEST WALL (nearest to Jessica Poor's space).

On that wall I would like to mount a length of airline cable between two posts and hang all of the backdrops on that cable.

I have proof of concept built this system in my studio. Here are some pics:

With the backdrops bunched closer together.


With the backdrops spread further apart.

So here is what I would like from the Committee:

Does anyone have the SPECIAL airline cable crimping tool to make really cute and even crimps?
I've been hammering the loop holders down on the concrete floor. It works but looks like shit.

Please tell me your impressions of this:


Since I can go THROUGH the drywall in my studio here is what I did:

• Drywall screwed the solid wood block into the drywall in two places.


• Drilled a hole through the center of the block.


• Used a 6.5" threaded screw to go through the wood block (loosely).


• Used combination of spacers and washers to keep the screw as perpendicular to the wood block as possible.


• Fastened the long screw on the back with more washers and a nut.

The problem in the gallery is that I cannot "get behind" the wall to insert washers and nuts. But it is plywood so it is stronger. I've been experimenting with this drill in lock nuts but I don't think they will be strong enough once I start tightening the turnbuckles.

The ultimate goal is have the airline cable be as straight and unsaggy as possible.

Please advise.