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Shop Tip #305
© Frank Ford 2006; Photo by FF

Often enough, I want a piece of heavy twine, and only have fairly wimpy stuff on hand.  So, I make up heavier twisted rope by wetting several strands of thin twine, clamping one end in the bench vise, and twisting them with my trusty Makita.