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The New Hotness

  • Pull Tab Cord Replacement

    The braided cord on the NSA pull tab dangling from my belt pack has a monofilament core:

    Worn tab cord
    Worn tab cord

    The Basement Laboratory Warehouse Wing doesn’t have an exact replacement, but braided nylon fishing line should come close:

    Pull tab - braided nylon line
    Pull tab – braided nylon line

    If I keep a closer watch on the situation, maybe I can replace the cord before the tab goes missing…