Should I use a washer or other weight on my tri-string loop? This a commonly asked question. There are a wide variety of opinions about it -- often very strongly felt. I have studied this pretty carefully with an open-mind, and the answer is "it depends". Many people that feel strongly one way or another have experimented with a limited number of materials. Old-timers often forget how hard it sometimes is to dip a loop in the juice container. Here are some thoughts that should help you figure it out.