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Jay,
Not much of a tutorial required.
Remove the bar and file a 1/2 moon recess at or just below the holes in both uprights to retain the twine.
Tye a double overhand knot at one end of the twine and put it in one of the filed recesses, wind the other end around both uprights 4 or 5 times and weave the tag end through the cords several times at the upright opposite the overhand loop to secure it.
Place a toggle long enough to reach the crossbar into the middle of the cord bundle and revolve it to tension the blade.
I use this twine:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HEMP-SPRING-TWINE-RUBY-ITALIAN-UPHOLSTERY-SUPPLIES-1LB-SPOOL-/281349733979
Pretty simple really.
Best,
Craig