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Safe/professional way to transport lumber with just a roof rack

I'm doing some home improvement, and have the necessary skills, tools, etc, for the job. There is one thing I'm lacking: a large pickup truck for transporting lumber. A buddy of mine used to have one, but he had to trade it in for an SUV to get the…
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What knot can I use to connect to an eye bolt without losing tension?

So I have a rope that goes through an eyebolt, like in the image. I pull from B so it's as tight as it can be. B is under the eyebolt. What knot can I use with this rope so I don't lose any of the tightness after pulling it? Thanks.
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Tighten rope without turnbuckles?

I have two 4-ft x 4" x 4" wood posts, and each post has a screw eye. There's 12 feet of distance between each post. How can I tighten a piece of 1/2" diameter rope that goes through each screw eye and it's stretched tightly without having to buy…
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Pulley/winch knot for holding up heavy punching bag

I currently have a heavy bag mount I built from 4x4 posts to hold up a 100lbs punching bag. It currently has a nice swivel bracket holding it up, which has been working great so far. The only problem here is that sometimes I need the extra space in…
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What are the methods of attaching cable to OSB

I'm making a shelf from a sheet of OSB, I'm planning to rig it with 4 cables in the corners. From the answer to this question: How should I attach the cable of a cable-supported shelf? - I get it that I should get an eye bolt through my shelf. The…
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What type of knot would allow the length of the standing part of the rope to be adjusted?

Let's say I'm setting up a pole tent, and I want to be able to tie off the pole to the stake. I want to use a knot that will maintain the length of rope between the pole and the stake, but I may also want to adjust the length without completely…
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How to tie the optimal cordelette in this specific 7 point scenario?

This is a followup to this question: How to fasten one end of a rope to multiple points so as to distribute load equally? Specifically, I'm following this answer's advice about using a cordelette. Here is an informative article that shows how to tie…
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Knots: tighten rope used for fence

I recently posted a similar question, but the design has changed, so here's the new question. I have two 4-ft x 4" x 4" wood posts, and each post has two screw eyes. There's 12 feet of distance between each post. I would like to recreate the design…
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Hoisting and securing 5 gallon bucket vegetable planter 25 feet up

I have a light availability issue in my garden. To compound that it is in a very small area so diseases and pests tend to hit everything at once. I want to try lifting a couple self watering 5 gallon bucket planters up on a rope I have tied…
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What knots/hitches should I use to attach a log to a screw eye?

I have a log that I want to hang against the wall, creating a small shelf. I'm attaching the logs to two iron screw eyes using 1/4" hemp rope, for a rustic look. Here's a diagram: The screw eyes don't have a closed loop; they're open-ended like a…
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How to tie a rope to both sides without loosing its grip strength?

I already tried other kinds of ties but nothing seems to accomplish what I want to do. I tried taut-line hitch, didn't work... the only way to tighten it is to pull the tied part and if apply force at the middle of the rope then It will just simply…
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Clamping 1-inch rope - fastener

For a swing suspended from a tree limb by ropes, one side has a little less rope than would be ideal to tie it, so over time it gradually slips out. It's not a safety hazard like it sounds because it's obvious when it has happened and is in a high…
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How to secure rope around an eye bolt?

I built a tree house for my kids and I’m in the process of putting up the railings. I’ve installed the 4x4 posts And I plan to run a 2x4 on top of the posts, but for the middle and bottom rail I’m using 3/4” rope that will be secured to eye bolts…
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How to repair chair pocket joints with limited tools

I have broken chair that I'd like to fix. I have no wood working tools or experience. All I have lying around or currently have access to are ropes, hammer, nails, screws and wood glue. The chair looks something like this, and one of the joint at…
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Kids Knotted Rope for Climbing

I have an old walnut tree that I want to attach a knotted rope to for my boys to climb. Would the rope in the pic be a good choice? I am looking for something that would not hurt their hands too much and would be able to withstand some inclement…
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