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Turnbuckle
Also called: wire tensioner
A fitting with threaded ends that you turn to adjust the tension of a rope or wire.
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When you'd need this
- My clothesline is sagging
- I want to pull a wire tight
Measure and check before you buy
- Thread diameter
- End types (eye, hook)
- Weight it must hold
- Minimum and maximum connected length
- Adjustment range
Safety: Caution: stay within the manufacturer's rated tension, and check that the ends can't slip off or work loose.