While going through some books and other material on pineapple knots I ran = inti these Gaucho knots, described in the book Leather braiding by Bruce Gra= nt....
...i just made a folder in: Photos>Knob Knots ...i found these Button Knots on eBay...there are some more Knob Knots in: Photos>Fancy Knots>Pins & Tie...
... knots I ran = ... Bruce Gra= ... slide or = ... seen in t= ... Andre, Nice work. If tried a few myself but find that I get easily confused about halfway...
Very nice! I can't tell from the picture - is the leather cord you're using round, or flat? CJ ... knots I ran = ... Bruce Gra= ... slide or = ... seen in t=...
Some time ago a member posted a request for a source of miniature ships wheels, anchors etc to add to knotboards. I have just found this site, based in...
Ed,
I don't know whether you own Bruce Grant's book or not, but from the drawin= gs in there I succeeded in making the knot in my very first attempt. It migh=...
The string I used is square shaped. Actually these knots should be made whi= th leather lace (flat), but I had nothing of this material at hand so I just= gave...
A good material for this type of knot is the rawhide boot laces you can buy in Kmart. They are 72" long each and just the right length. Don ... made whi= ... ...
These laces are probably very common in the US but here in The Netherlands = I think it won't be easy to get them. Cutting my own lace from leather scrap= s is...
Andre, Yes, the laces are very common here. I use them for Turks Head Woggle's for the Scouts. Seventy-Two inches works well for a 5B X 3 L and three passes....
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Nov 11, 2002 8:51 pm
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the knottyers group. File :...
Knottyers: Is there an Internet source that can teach/demonstrate a couple of easy knot-tying tricks? I've volunteered to do a 2nd grade knot-tying ...
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Nov 12, 2002 11:36 pm
yes, I hope this helps you-- <A HREF="http://www.earlham.edu/~peters/knotlink.htm">Knots on the Web (Peter Suber)</A> <A...
Hello again! I have been asked to make a bell rope for an old ship's bell which has recently been restored for our sailing club. As far as possible I would...
I've been trying to tie Matthew Walker knots as describe in Budworth's "Complete Book of Decorative Knots". I'm having trouble with several aspects. 1. When I...
<PRE>I've tied the Mathew Walker in 3 strand hemp for dead eye lanyards and 6 strand for ditty bag lanyards and I know the more strands you have the harder it...
... Budworth's "Complete Book of Decorative Knots". I'm having trouble with several aspects. ... shown on page 56, I have never been able to get them to...
I have successfully tied the two strand version. I've only been able to go one wrap beyond what's pictured in the book, however. I've found some cords easier...
Ed, Al, and Alan, Thanks for your helpful responses. Ed your detailed blow by blow of how the diagonals are supposed to come together has gotten me to the...
Felix, You're welcome! It took me a lot of practice to get it good at it. I find that more than 3 strands forms easier for me. Most times I'm tying 8 strands...
I once tied a Matthew Walker knot in a four strand rope. The strands of thi= s rope were about 0.5 cm in thickness. This thickness did make it easier for= me...
Greetings, I've titled this message newbie questions #1 and #2 because I'm sure I'll have more. I hope none of you mind being asked questions that aren't as...
James, There are other groups that you can join, your call. We're here to answer any and all questions. Nothing is really forbidden here as long as it is on...
... Imagine a piece of fabric woven with the simplest weave pattern-- over one and under one in both warp and weft. Position the fabric so the threads are 45...
... Honestly, there isn'tmuch for it other than to find whatever resource looks best to you, and try until it somehow, apparently by magic, seems to come...
As to your question on working knots, bowline, sheet bend, etc., my choice comes from experience of working as a rigger and on sailing craft. In other words I...
Hi James The most detailed book that I have ever seen on the subject of Turks heads, is by James Edward Harvery "A Comprehensive Text of Turk's Head Knots" -...
Hi there
About your question concerning Turk's head knots I can only point you to th= e URL of my web page which has a whole section on them. May be the...
Regarding practicing Turk's Head Knots, I found (as noted in Richard Phelan's Video "Knots Made Easy") that a cardboard tube stuffed tightly with rolled up...
Hello! I've also found the 'tube technique' excellent. I use the inside cardboard tube from kitchen plastic film or tin foil, cut it lengthwise and then roll...
