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    Trail marker tree

    It might be one of these...
    <http://ilsteward.nres.uiuc.edu/issues/2006/Summer/mysteries.htm>
    Some go right to the ground
    The internet is a wonderful thing

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    Round turn and two half hitches

    I got a request from TiredFeet to test a Round turn and two half hitches knot because of it's greater strength. I was able to get to 900 lbs before failure. Again it failed with a snap and failed...
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    Pull Testing Stitching in Webbing

    I decided to do some testing on the strength of different stitches in webbing.

    I built a simple fixture to hold the come-along, scale and test piece. The come-along is rated to 2,000 lbs and the...
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    I built a simple fixture to hold the come-along,...

    I built a simple fixture to hold the come-along, scale and test piece. The come-along is rated to 2,000 lbs and the scale is rated to 10,000 lbs and in calibration. The load was always evenly...
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    Bar Tack or Box Stitch

    I was wondering if anyone knew if there was any science or something on which is better? I have made a few hammocks, tarps and other gear and have used both the box stitch and bar tacks. Just...
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    If your looking for shock cord, go to Harbor...

    If your looking for shock cord, go to Harbor Freight. Look for there bungee cargo nets for pick-up trucks. Untie the knots and you will have tens of feet of it. Comes in two different diameters. Here...
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