Angle of the hanging cord

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Rainbow
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Angle of the hanging cord

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I recently saw somebody say on a thread that they stretched the hanging cord as taut as possible. I thought I'd seen on the Framing Oracle that this created a greater downward force than if the cord was loose. Physics isn't my strong point but isn't a greater downward force worse than a lesser downward force, or have I got that the wrong way round? Now that the Oracle has been restored, I can find the link: pmwiki/pmwiki.php?n=Main.FrameHangingMethods

The pictures I frame are mostly fairly small so I guess load bearing isn't a major issue, but I'd be grateful if experts could clarify whether it's better to have the cord tight or at a suitable angle. Thanks :)
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Re: Angle of the hanging cord

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Loose cord or wire is the way to go. The increased force caused by a tight cord is at the D-Rings and not the wall hook(s). I have seen D-rings pulled out of the frame from a tight cord!

Have a look at this thread https://www.theframersforum.com/viewtop ... =6&t=12220
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Re: Angle of the hanging cord

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Brilliant link, David, thanks!
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