randomaccount43543@lemmy.world to xkcd@lemmy.worldEnglish · 10 months agoxkcd #2880: Sheet Bendimgs.xkcd.comimagemessage-square19fedilinkarrow-up1246arrow-down14file-text
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https://xkcd.com/2880 Alt text: A left-handed sheet bend creates a much weaker connection, especially under moderate loads.
minus-squareUriel238 [all pronouns]@lemmy.blahaj.zonelinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up3arrow-down1·10 months agoWTF? the sheet bend is close to a square knot which is much more secure. Or a thieves’ knot if you’re looking for something that slips apart after limited tension.
minus-squareColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.delinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up9·10 months agoA sheet bend is more secure for cords of two different types/diameters. A square knot is for cords of the same diameter.
WTF? the sheet bend is close to a square knot which is much more secure. Or a thieves’ knot if you’re looking for something that slips apart after limited tension.
A sheet bend is more secure for cords of two different types/diameters. A square knot is for cords of the same diameter.