Spacing tool and method of use

A method of using a hand tool, the method comprising:

• placing a first stop in a flexible line;
• abutting the first stop against a first side of the hand tool;
• threading the flexible line through an indentation of the hand tool,
• placing a second stop in the flexible line;
• abutting the second stop against a second side of the hand tool;

A method of using an adjustable hand tool including a first end portion and a second end portion, where a connector adjustably connects the first end portion and the second portion, the method comprising:

• abutting a first feature on a line adjacent a first end portion of an adjustable hand tool;
• extending the line through the first end portion of the hand tool;
• extending the line through a second end portion of the hand tool;
• and
• abutting a second feature in the line adjacent the second end portion of the hand tool;
• and
• wherein the second end portion of the hand tool is substantially in-line with the first end portion of the hand tool.

A method of using a hand tool, where the hand tool includes a line receiving slot having an adjustable distance extending between a first end of the line receiving slot and a second end of the line receiving slot, the method comprising:

• setting a distance between a first end of a line receiving slot and a second end of the line receiving slot;
• positioning a line in the line receiving slot;
• abutting a first feature in the line against the first end of the line receiving slot;
• and
• abutting a second feature in the line against the second end of the line receiving slot.