The inline wire strainer is used to join two wires. The wire is fed through the ratchet spindle and then tightened with a ratchet handle.

We use an inline strainer when building a wood end brace. Versus a crimp sleeve which is a permanent join, the inline strainer allows the wire to be further tightened in the future. This allows you to keep the end brace taught at all times.

Note the solid, sprung loaded ratchet pin which firmly holds the steel side straps together.