randomaccount43543@lemmy.world to xkcd@lemmy.worldEnglish · 6 months agoxkcd #2880: Sheet Bendimgs.xkcd.comimagemessage-square19fedilinkarrow-up1239arrow-down16file-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-squareColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.delinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up9·6 months agoA sheet bend is more secure for cords of two different types/diameters. A square knot is for cords of the same diameter.
A sheet bend is more secure for cords of two different types/diameters. A square knot is for cords of the same diameter.