How well does this work with ferrules (the doble-slot kind that let you make an end loop)? Alternatively, how easy is it to twist into a knot?
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The coated wire is very flexible and should form a good knot, but you may have to experiment on how well it holds.
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Dear Mr. Reddin, I use this wire daily for picture hanging. The wire is strong and the thin vinyl coating makes it soft to the touch and very pliable. I routinely "double-loop" it through one triangular "picture hook," prior to single-looping it around the second hook. I am not exactly familiar with the type of ferule you are referring to, but if you want to use it in the way I have described above, I can highly recommend it. Best of luck to you! Sincerely, Harold Slovic, Framer
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I am not 100% sure how it would work with ferrules, but it is pretty easy to twist into a knot. I have used pliers when I wasn't sure if I got it tight enough.
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I havent had that problem. Maybe you can find a large washer from your local hardware store and put those on the inside of the knot and it might prevent it from coming out of the loops.
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Hi Donald, I've been sorta waiting for someone else to answer this one but since no one has... here is my take on it. I'd wrap it around a long nail or spike much the same way you would put it on a spool. My nail or wrap area would be no longer than ~5 3/4". I'd then tuck the cord into itself on one end and stuff it in my pouch, nail and all. Never hurts to have another tool around. ; - ) I have seen some videos on how to wrap cord in a way that holds it together well but also allows for quick and easy unraveling in an urgent situation. You may want to YouTube that as I'm not allowed to put outside links in this note. I hope someone gives you a better answer... but that's what I'd do since we don't have a better one yet. All the Best, Bill... TOUGH-GRID UPDATE: You're welcome Don! When you search YouTube, use the term "paracord deployment lanyard" I think you'll like the videos you find there. Bill... TOUGH-GRID
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No tricks, thread the loop through the hole and then insert the thick end through the loop. Done!
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Mine is very easy. Just put on and pull off. No twisting. I even bought one for my daughter.
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easy to unravel, but sometimes the hose remains cinched or twisted once it comes out, so you have to undo the kinks
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I have not had that problem....keep in mind it will only twist in one direction....good luck :)
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I can tell you that with the guts still in the paracord it's a super tight fit, if not nearly an impossible fit. So, while I haven't tried it, you should be okay. When in doubt, I'd knot the end before going into the loop and you'll be fine.
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Well, let's see......when I bought new line for my clothes dryer, I got plastic coated wire. Then I pulled the line from one arm to the other, put the wire thru the next hole and again to the other side, and so on. Put a knot on one end, and when you have pulled the wire thru all the holes in both arms knot the other end. I did not worry about a different thread, it works just fine my way. Hope I was of help. Jerry
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I haven't had a problem with this at all. I don't use this to rub back and forth. I use it as steady pressure til the knot loosens a little.
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Yes, it is very easy to tie a knot with the 8 lb version. Easy to tie knots with 20lbs and under break strength.
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I have not had too much of a tangling problem. I have noticed the last couple of times that it tangled a little bit. I had to untwist it and lay it out straight before I could roll it back up and pit it away. The last time I used it I layed it out flat again and stayed with it for a few minutes to make sure it was feeding out ok and not twisting at its longest run. good luck with it. Hope this helps.
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I used a pair of wire cutters; if the ends get flat a bit, it doesn't impeed the performance of the rope at all. Once cut, you place the cap back on the end.
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This is exactly what I used it for. I have all iron staircase that extends all the way through the second floor in a balcony style. I just wrapped the ends of the sheet around the last iron spingles and tied the ties through both sheets at the very top and then again at bottom. You can improvise with it quite easily.
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Works best with pre-folded tape. Using the side screw, adjust the opening to the width of your tape. Feed the tape end in from the side closest to you. The main fold goes to the right, the edges or (smaller folds on double fold tape) go to the left in the top and bottom brackets. The material you're edging goes in the middle through the gap on the left. Seems to work best if you feed a couple inches of bias tape through and stitch without any material to start, then add the material and continue. Takes some practice to feed everything and stitch at the same time and keep it even. I wanted to use it mainly for quilted fabric, but that was too thick to feed properly. I went back to old school stitching one side along the small fold, folding over fabric edge and stitching through all. But then, I learned in the dark ages, even before zigzag! As another said, YouTube is your friend for this sort of thing.
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I don't sew, but I'm guessing that you would not want to use these magnets for a purse closure mechanism for several reasons:1. They are extremely strong. They would demagnetize credit cards, etc., that got close to them2. They are somewhat brittle. I have unintentionally broken two of them. 3. As other reviewers have stated, they are very strong and may tear the fabric.They aren't very expensive. I suggest that you buy some and try several different ways of sewing them into a purse. If they don't do what you need them to, re-gift them as a birthday or Christmas present. They are a lot of fun to play with. I don't sew, but I'm guessing that you would not want to use these magnets for a purse closure mechanism for several reasons:1. They are extremely strong. They would demagnetize credit cards, etc., that got close to them2. They are somewhat brittle. I have unintentionally broken two of them. 3. As other reviewers have stated, they are very strong and may tear the fabric.They aren't very expensive. I suggest that you buy some and try several different ways of sewing them into a purse. If they don't do what you need them to, re-gift them as a birthday or Christmas... » Read More I don't sew, but I'm guessing that you would not want to use these magnets for a purse closure mechanism for several reasons:1. They are extremely strong. They would demagnetize credit cards, etc., that got close to them2. They are somewhat brittle. I have unintentionally broken two of them. 3. As other reviewers have stated, they are very strong and may tear the fabric.They aren't very expensive. I suggest that you buy some and try several different ways of sewing them into a purse. If they don't do what you need them to, re-gift them as a birthday or Christmas present. They are a lot of fun to play with. « Show Less
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I am having the same problem. I can't figure out how to open the plastic covers to shorten the knot. Anyone else out there know how??