Addressing the 4 Thumbreadth Requirement of the Gdil

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I am tying according to R. Amram Gaon and the gdil does not meet the 4 thumbreadth requirement. What should I do?

Use thick strings and perhaps 2 double knots at the end.

Answered by Mois Navon Ptil Tekhelet

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