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    Devin Ross

    A simple turnbuckle lock can be made from a short length of wire and sticky-back Velcro, at top. The pin end of the wire pokes through the “hooked” Velcro and the loop holds it in position, at center. When the “fuzzy” Velcro is applied, the loop is held fast, at bottom. The combined Velcro strip sticks to itself when wrapped around the turnbuckle, holding the pin in the screw.
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    Turnbuckle locks revisited

    Self-adhesive Velcro offers improvement Issue 73 : Jul/Aug 2010 I was surprised to see the article about Velcro turnbuckle locks in the March 2010 issue. Perhaps, in the rough waters of Erie off Presq...

    Devin Ross
    July 17, 2026
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    Coordinating coordinates

    Degrees, decimals, and the synthesis of cultures Issue 82 : Jan/Feb 2012 As we go about our daily rounds, whether on land or sea, it’s critically important that we be able to identify and describe exa...

    Devin Ross
    June 23, 2026
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