But how do you hold the other end where there is nothing but nylon clad steel tape to grab onto? After I asked the question I tried this and it seems to work OK at up to 24 pounds of pull. Cut 2 pieces of 1 1/4" flat stock (one 1 3/4" long and the other 3 " long). Bolt them together with 3/16" machine screws and nuts. Drill a 3/8" hole at the far end of the 3" piece. Lot of other better materials but that is what I had.