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They are a bit difficult to work since there is zero stretch in the line. (pic)
In Response To: metal hanks vs. softies ()
If you look in the image below you'll see a small twine. If you take the pressure off the hank and then pull this twine, it opens the hole fully. At this point it is easy to take the head out of the loop.
Paul L
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- metal hanks vs. softies
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- They are a bit difficult to work since there is zero stretch in the line. (pic)
- metal hanks vs. softies
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- Getting tension (pic)
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- Just a suggestion, but I bet you could get a lot of tension with a Spanish windlass
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