Knot for drive suspension

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Derek Baker
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Knot for drive suspension

Post by Derek Baker » Mon Apr 16, 2007 10:20 am

What sort of knot is this:

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from here: http://www.silentpcreview.com/article8-page2.html

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Post by andyb » Mon Apr 16, 2007 12:57 pm

No idea, I have just browsed through the knot selection over at Wiki and have been disapointed its not listed.


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Post by Buddabing » Mon Apr 16, 2007 1:14 pm

Overhand loop?

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Post by DaveLessnau » Mon Apr 16, 2007 1:29 pm

I, too, think it's an overhand loop:

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Post by jhhoffma » Mon Apr 16, 2007 1:44 pm

That is most definitely a overhand loop.

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Post by Derek Baker » Mon Apr 16, 2007 1:47 pm

Thanks guys.

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Post by nutball » Mon Apr 16, 2007 11:10 pm

How about an SPCR review comparing hard-drive noise levels when suspension cord is tied with different types of knot? I think the readers want to know... :)

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