Tom---This is probably not what you have in mind but I thought I'd mention it. In a recent book THE NEW MACRAME by Katie DuMont at p. 104 there is a Cavandoli...
Hey guys,<br>Can anyone give me a reference as to how to tie a 5-lead X 8 or 9-bight turk's head? I can't seem to find one in Ashley's and I can't visualize...
Tom -<br><br> You and I are on the same project. Here's<br>some feedback from 'knot_tyer' who is our<br>TH authority in this discussion area....<br><br>Tim ...
Tim,<br>You must be tying bracelets, eh?<br>That stuff won't do me much good, as I'm trying to tie rings in 18 ga. wire. I've made some pretty decent ones with...
Amazon.com carries Cyrus Day's book, but I haven't found Tom Hall's "Intro to TH's". Do you know where I might find it?<br>In the meantime, would it be ...
Tom Hall's book is not sold by Amazon. I think the book is printed by Tom Hall himself. Best bet is to purchase it either from the Knot Tiers Guild or you can...
tom,<br><br>Yes, we met both weeks, sorry you could not make it. Both knot_tyer, precision_snarls, & I were there as well as others dropping in... As a ...
I've seen Loren's work and gosh is his work beautiful!<br>I've corresponded with him on a couple of occasions and he's been very helpful.<br>I've tied a 3-lead...
Hi Tom,<br><br>Yes, Loren's work is beautiful. I had the pleasure of meeting him during the New Bedford Conference, and seeing his work close up.<br><br>I'd...
Ed,<br>I bet it was really neat getting to see him in person. I've got family in St. Pete, FL, where Loren lives, and I've been meaning to get down there for a...
Tom: Bruce Grant's Encyclopedia of rawhide and leather braiding has some good info on expansion of basic turks heads, once you figure out the expansion rules, ...
Hello all, thought I'd introduce myself. Its good to find some fellow knot tyers. Most of my work is done in leather or horsehair to accentuate my braiding,...
Welcome, mrturtleknot. I need to learn something about horsehair braiding. Are there books on the subject? I'm making a bellrope for a western church founded...
I put up a couple of pictures, not great, but the best my logiteck cam would manage. The pics are a small part of a set of reins I built for my wife a few ...
Sam: somewhere around this place I call a home, I've got a book on braiding and hitching horsehair. When I find it, I'll get you the title, and name of the...
howdy mrturtleknot...that is some great leatherwork!!...do you do any little items<br>like key fob size projects?...i have some kangaroo leather and...
Dan: yes, I make key fobs, knife handles, pretty much anything that I think might look better with a braid or knot on it. You're quite right about the ...
howdy KnotTyers Club!...IGKT-NAB Knot_Chat is being held in Yahoo! Messenger: Chat: Hobbies & Crafts: IGKT-NAB Knot_Chat -every Sunday afternoon!...the...
...imho, Ashley's Book of Knots is the best!!!<br>...it has it all!!!...but to become a great knot tyer, it will take many years, and i'd suggest you join the...
I've just peeked at Ashley's. I know it is a wealth of information, but I really like Budworth's color illustrations. Some instructions I've seen even on some...
I just joined the Knot Tyer's Club. I responded to txseabag's message by private mail. Now I can post, here it is. I like George Russell Shaw's book, "Knots,...
