I found the post that inspired this madness and I suppose I misinterpreted the materials. The writeup was using dyneema and sta-set. And it specifies 3/16" into 3/8". The defender sale was ending and I was hasty in placing the order. Oh well, that's why they call it throwing money in the hole... So I foolishly leave in search of another solution. But if it could have been done it would have been sleek.
Rob