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23		ussfs	Mar 10, 2000 6:33 am
	Found a site that offers a great selection of sail needles. <br><br><a href=http://threadshop.com/threads/catalog/needles/sailneedles.html...
24		ussfs	Mar 10, 2000 6:39 am
	This is a site that offers Cork Balls in various sizes.<br><br><a...
25		ussfs	Mar 10, 2000 6:48 am
	This site states that they have Drew Marlinespikes. However the one that I ordered while shaped like a Drew, didnot have C. Drew stamped on it.<br><br>This is...
26		tejay480	Mar 18, 2000 2:45 am
	I've found that though cork balls are light in weight, they tend to deform in shape after a short time if used as the core of a turks head or monkeys fist (as...
27		Sam3_32	Mar 19, 2000 1:26 pm
	I use 2" cork balls for knots such as Ashley 2217. With 3 mm paracord it takes 5 cycles to cover---about 22' of cord. I use them on long, covered church ...
28		Sam3_32	Mar 19, 2000 1:33 pm
	In several of the pics from Weert (posted on Dan's site) there is a zig-zag pattern in the covering on bell-ropes and other items. I can get a similar pattern...
29		jlb_earth	Mar 25, 2000 11:25 pm
	Hi, just joined this club. I'm working on acquiring a copy of "Ashley Book of Knots" and have checked it and other knot books out of the library on occasion. I...
30		Sam3_32	Mar 26, 2000 2:22 am
	What kind of rope will you be using, John? That will determine, at least in part, what knots might be appropriate.<br><br>Re the Ashley: Barnes and Noble has...
31		jlb_earth	Mar 26, 2000 1:38 pm
	The eBay auction just finished and I got my Ashley copy in very good condition used for under 27USD plus shipping. I made a prototype jump rope with some scrap...
32		Sam3_32	Mar 26, 2000 11:08 pm
	John---Great buy on the Ashley. Congrats? I assume you know there is an original text and a corrected one. <br><br>Since you have the Ashley and are planning...
33		knothead347	Mar 27, 2000 3:30 am
	Check e-bay under knots. I bought my copy in a bookstore for $60.00. I have seen it on e-bay for about half. You'll have to search e-bay for...
34		turkshead1	Mar 27, 2000 11:34 pm
	Are there any other members out there from Canada apart from me. And are there any IGKT_NAB events held in Canada or near Ontario.??...
35		jlb_earth	Mar 30, 2000 12:36 am
	Thanks for the ideas. I'll try one of the variations of dog pointing for jump rope ends. I know I'm a complete amateur, but where are the good sources for ...
36		ussfs	Mar 30, 2000 4:21 pm
	Try the Knot Shoppe. Dan has all colors of paracord. You can also check the REI stores and Whole Earth Provision stores for 3 mm nylon cord....
37		turkshead1	Mar 30, 2000 10:08 pm
	does anyone have or know where i can get some full page or good size diagrams of the basic scout knots that i can use with my scout troop.???...
38		ussfs	Mar 31, 2000 5:58 am
	David, try this site. It has great diagrams. <a href=http://www.northnet.org/ropeworks/ target=new>http://www.northnet.org/ropeworks/</a>...
39		turkshead1	Apr 1, 2000 3:25 am
	Thanks for the site info. It has a couple of good diagrams. Do you know of any others?...
40		ussfs	Apr 1, 2000 5:23 am
	Try these:<br><br><a href=http://155.217.58.58/cgi-bin/atdl.dll/fm/5-125/toc.htm...
41		u_s_fids	Apr 18, 2000 10:08 pm
	Yes, I have some that I think will do you right well. While I live in Ohio I am a registered scout counsellor with the 93rd-B Troop out of Windsor. I will ...
42		tomcrysa	Apr 20, 2000 2:19 pm
	I'd like to decorate the stainless steel steering wheel on my boat by tying some sort of knot (at turk's head perhaps) at each point where the spokes joint the...
43		turkshead1	Apr 21, 2000 3:55 am
	sorry i took so long to get back to you . i would be very pleased if you could send them to me for use with my troop. my e-mail is dforshaw@......
44		garyfng	Apr 21, 2000 4:40 pm
	tomcrysa,<br>Try to find a copy of Brion Toss' "The Rigger's<br>Apprentice" and check out his Three Legged Turk's<br>Head. It is designed to do exactly what ...
45		tomcrysa	Apr 23, 2000 2:23 am
	Thanks, Gary. I'll get hold of his book and see what I can do.<br><br>Tom A....
46		ussfs	Apr 23, 2000 11:47 am
	Received a book tip from Ms. Allison Lankin, Educator of the Texas Maritime Museum. Has a couple of knots, however, has great tips for sailboat owners. Plus ...
47		samcomm5	Apr 28, 2000 3:41 pm
	Tom A., Go look under photos at the Turk's head folder, I've posted a pic and the directions for tying a three-legged turk's head for you.<br><br>Have fun!...
48		garyfng	Apr 28, 2000 5:22 pm
	Well done samcomm5! These pics will help Tom A and<br>others who need this sort of decorative knott....
49		knot_tyer	Apr 29, 2000 2:59 am
	...for a first-rate steering wheel, check<br>out photo 30 on this page!!!:<br> <a href=http://www.geocities.com/brimorri/...
50		tomcrysa	May 1, 2000 1:50 pm
	Samcomm5,<br>Thanks a bunch! Just what I was looking for. You're a gentleman and a scholar, no doubt!<br><br>TA...
51		tomcrysa	May 1, 2000 1:52 pm
	That is a beauty. Neat site, too....
52		Sam3_32	May 1, 2000 11:22 pm
	Good new book entitled "Jack Tar" by Welles Henderson, et al, contains lots of photos of nautical arts and sailors' crafts. Retails for $65 but is available ...

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