On Fri, 6 Apr 2012 17:33:16 -0400, "Rob H."
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"J Burns" wrote in message
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On 4/5/12 6:05 PM, Rob H. wrote:


2523. This fixes to a wooden pole (perhaps a mast) to be used as a
handle?


I like the mast handle idea, don't know if it's right or not but it
sounds reasonable.

I wonder about the little hole in each band. Could it be for a pin or
screw to prevent slipping?


I would say this is probably correct.

I've seen tent poles spliced with a similar device. I can't find an
image now. The poles are skived at identical angles; laid together and
the bands are clamped around them. The "handle maintains accurate
distance between the clamps.

Here is a different style. The small photo.
http://intentsmag.com/articles/0411_nw1_big_tops.html