"Jack Dale" wrote in message
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"Jeff" wrote in message
would work, and now that I think about it, a cable tie would probably do
a great job of securing a knot.

One of the reasons to read newgroups - I like that idea.

Thanks

Jack


Why not but a spool of the 'waxed whipping twine'?
It'll go a long ways and it's not too expensive.