@randomaccount43543 to xkcdEnglish • 1 year agoxkcd #2880: Sheet Bendimgs.xkcd.comimagemessage-square19arrow-up1246arrow-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-squareUriel238 [all pronouns]linkfedilinkEnglish2•1 year 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-square@[email protected]linkfedilinkEnglish9•1 year 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.