On Sat, 4 Apr 2020 22:26:55 +0100, The Natural Philosopher
wrote:

On 04/04/2020 22:07, Chris Hogg wrote:
On Sat, 4 Apr 2020 21:38:37 +0100 (GMT+01:00), thescullster
wrote:

Hi all

I am trying to encourage an apple tree in a certain direction by
gradually pulling it over.
There is a copper beach tree nearby to act as the anchor for the
rope tie.

What I need is a knot that can take up slack as I pull hard to
bend the tree.
Anyone understand what I am trying to achieve and suggest the
appropriate knot please?

Thanks

Phil

Not sure I see exactly what you're looking for, but look at these -

Garda hitch (needs karabiners but you may be able to improvise)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garda_hitch

or Trucker's hitch https://www.animatedknots.com/truckers-hitch-knot ?

Actually what he needs is a ratchet strap.
Not a knot. No knot self tightens while you are pulling somewhere else.
O level physics

And trying to do WTH a knot what a ratchet strap is DESIGNED TO DO is
just stupid.
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