String splicing

[Paul S. Larudee]

Hi Newton,

I don't know if the square knot is easier to make, but I was talking
about a hybrid knot with one loop of each type.  The length of new wire
used makes no difference and the advantages can be important.

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Paul

Newton Hunt wrote:

> Hi Paul,
>
> (long time no talk)
>
> Yes, the "square" knot is easier but it takes a little more
> wire of both pieces to make.  Of course we are creatures of
> habit (good and bad) and tend to like what we were taught.
> (sigh)  I wish I was wise enough to tell the difference.
>
> I hope you are having a great weekend.
>
>                 Newton