Hey GMAN -

Thanks for this post.

Actually I am quite familiar the quality pitfalls involved in the mass production of metal parts, I was a QA inspector at a sawblade factory for two years, I am also a trained black belt in Operational Excellence as well as trained in the principles of Six Sigma. I appreciate your added expertise in the area of hooks and the potential pitfalls specific to their manufacture.

Sorry I pulled the carpet out from under you on that thread, it was getting way out of control.