Looking for a knot that can be tensioned.

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@awtchi post:1

Hi all,

First of all, thanks for taking the time to read my topic.

I am a complete newbie in the art of knots, my knotting knowledge is limited to tying my shoe laces … This i why i came here, i need help with a project i?m working on.

I need two knots, here is a drawing (expertly made in Paint) to explain my need:

http://s30.postimg.org/kvocr0qjl/rope_problem.png

The poles that are going to be tied are much thinner than what i drew, maybe about 5/16" give or take. And the rope width will vary between 1/16" and 1/2".

The rope will be a Dyneema rope (i don’t know if this will influence the knot much, but still, better mention this).

Fixed End: This is auto explanatory.

Tensioning End: This end will be used to tension the rope between the poles. I need a knot that can only be tensioned and stay at that tension for a long time, maybe forever if possible.

Both knots need to be able to handle a huge amount of tension.

Thanks for your time and your help!

Hell awtchi and welcome.

I think before a real meaningful answer can be given you should provide us with more information. What is the purpose of this construct? Will the rope just be a guide line? Will it have something else attached to it? Will this be a permanent thing?
How many poles in all?

Your poles are not all that substantial and your rope/cord is very substantial. I would think that any tension between the poles will bow them toward each other and you will be adjusting the tension till they touch!

I would not go so far as to say, as you have, that the fixed end is auto explanatory. You show an eye knot, but this can slide up or down and might need to be a tight hitch instead. Or the rod(s) may need a through hole(s).

We can go from here with some more data.

SS