hi bob it's in app. manual i'll send 2 u if u can do a clove it's a inside clove hitch u can go to knots.com good luck 2 your son in his new career me...
Just a quick update, as many of you know some of the IGKT-NAB (Mid- Atlantic Region) members have been helping out with the USS Constellation re-rigging. When...
I restore antique furniture as a sideline and have been specializing in cane, rush and wicker of late. I've been working on a wicker chair from the nineteenth...
Ben, Try Bruce Grants book ENCYCLOPEDIA OF RAWHIDE AND LEATHER BRAIDING. Cornhill Maritime Press ISBN 0-87033-161-2. The braiding in there may be more akin...
... Gordon, I'll see if I can find it and take a look. Thanks a lot. Ben Try Bruce Grants book ENCYCLOPEDIA OF RAWHIDE AND LEATHER ... braiding ... to ... ...
I do not wish to cause problems for anyone. My husband is Boatswains mate and we were looking for some good instructions on doing breast plates for lanyards,...
... Hi Teri, This is the correct place for you and your husband. Welcome! I'm sure our members can and will help with the breast plates. I'll take your e-mail...
... ...hello Teri....there's a book called: "Breastplate Designs" by Brian Field... you can get it from the IGKT: email the Supplies Secretary - Bruce Turley ...
Hello all, the above setup is Ashley's suggestion for a rope harness to be used for salvaging an incapacitated person: use some double bowline type of knot for...
Yep, a Butterfly Loop would work just fine. It takes a little practice to be able to adjust the size and position the way you want, especially as you tie it...
Here's the original message: Hello all, the above setup is Ashley's suggestion for a rope harness to be used for salvaging an incapacitated person: use some...
hi everybodi! I'm writing to tell you that I've put some new photos in my gallery http://uk.f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/ogny0/; there are some keyfobs bye ognyan...
Hi, my name's Tim Lawler and I'm new to the group. Came by knots in the traditional way, as an extension to sailing...I wondered if anyone had any information...
Hello Tim, welcome to the group!! In Ashley's book of knots you can find something on making pudding fenders. There is also a nice little book called "Advanced...
Hi Everyone *S*. Dan, I appreciate your suggestion, and after the holidays are over we will get that book. My hubby has taken to making those items for all ...
... anyone ... ***** hello Tim....there is a new book that explains very well how to make fenders: "Des Pawson's KNOT CRAFT" by Des Pawson ISBN: 0-7136-5441-4 ...
Hi everyone, Christmas is coming, so I was wondering if anyone knows how to tie a christmas tree or a star using a method similar to tying the celtic cross...
Hi Lily, thanks for your message, and for contacting your friend's son. I certainly agree that a commercial harness would be preferable - no question about it....
Hi roo, thanks for your reply, and for pointing out the Midspan Sheet Bend. Looks like it might be a good tool for the job, especially since the loose end ...
Some Christmas projects are listed in the How To section of the Lehigh Group's website: http://www.lehighgroup.com/howto.htm What I find works great,...
... Teri, There are several sites online but not many go into those kinds of knots. Assuming the Tarawa is still homeported in San Diego, you'll actually want...
Thanks much for the quick reply, André. I'll try to locate them both on Amazon. I thought it would be a novel present for my brother's dink. I was coming up...
Thanks, Dan... between you and André I should be able ot quickly exhaust my book budget. ;-) I was having no luck on my own despite several hours on eBay and...
*S* Yep, TARAWA is still homeported in San Diego...she is actually in the NASCO yards until Feb. *L* Getting her 6 month referbishing *L*. I thank you for...
... in ... *L*. ... is, ... Hi Teri, I was a bosun, yes. I served on the USS Callaghan, DDG-994, formerly homeported in San Diego but now decomissioned and...
