Stretchmagic : wtf do i tie proper knots
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Stretchmagic : wtf do i tie proper knots
Hi all,
I was wondering how you guys tie knots using stretchmagic. I did it for a zalman 7000B decoupling mod but I had to superglue the knots to stop them from coming undone. I cant figure out a satisfactory knot for HDD suspension because the knots seem to want to come undone. I did google for knot tieing tips but didnt come up with a useful knot. Any ideas?
I was wondering how you guys tie knots using stretchmagic. I did it for a zalman 7000B decoupling mod but I had to superglue the knots to stop them from coming undone. I cant figure out a satisfactory knot for HDD suspension because the knots seem to want to come undone. I did google for knot tieing tips but didnt come up with a useful knot. Any ideas?
You need that "Fun with Knots" book
I had the same problem years ago, check out this page:
http://www.pack-44.org/downloaded%20web ... 0knots.pdf
I usually just make a million knots until it stops slipping, but there are correct knots you can use.
http://www.pack-44.org/downloaded%20web ... 0knots.pdf
I usually just make a million knots until it stops slipping, but there are correct knots you can use.
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Re: Stretchmagic : wtf do i tie proper knots
What's wrong with superglue? Do you want to untie them at some point in the future?tay wrote:Hi all,
I was wondering how you guys tie knots using stretchmagic. I did it for a zalman 7000B decoupling mod but I had to superglue the knots to stop them from coming undone.
FWIW, I always use superglue. It's fast and neat, and whenever (if ever) I want to modify my suspension, I simply cut off the Stretch Magic.
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I used a small loop of brass metal (smaller than a ring you'd put on your finger), inserted both ends of the elastic into it, and crimped it down tight with some needlenose pliers. It holds very well, without using up a bunch of space or elastic, and I could pry it open if I wanted to take it apart.
Not sure where you'd get the metal loops though... a craft store, maybe.
Not sure where you'd get the metal loops though... a craft store, maybe.
Thanks for the informative responses, everyone approached the problem slightly differently which is why these forums rock.
rtsai, I did look at that page in my searches but alas I find the stretchmagic to have a tendency to unknot itself. Also, I have sweaty hands which really hampers my dexterity.
ralf, superglue it is then.
swivelguy2, neat idea. I will pick something similar up if i come across it. Until then superglue it is.
rtsai, I did look at that page in my searches but alas I find the stretchmagic to have a tendency to unknot itself. Also, I have sweaty hands which really hampers my dexterity.
ralf, superglue it is then.
swivelguy2, neat idea. I will pick something similar up if i come across it. Until then superglue it is.