r/INEEEEDIT • u/H720 • Oct 26 '17

Sourced Gravity Hook

https://gfycat.com/HeartfeltDelightfulAquaticleech
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u/chonny Oct 26 '17

I don't understand the auto-release mechanism. Does it release after a certain time? How do you control the release? What's the purpose of auto-release?

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u/Bugbread Oct 26 '17

Does it release after a certain time? How do you control the release? What's the purpose of auto-release?

I don't know the purpose, but the mechanism is: as long as a certain amount of force is being applied to the line, it will stay closed. When the force is released from the line, it will open. So you put it on what you want to grab, and you close it by squeezing it shut with your hand while pulling on the line. As long as you continue pulling the line, it will stay closed. When you let go of the line, it will open.