The knot topics seem to be working well. They seem to keep us more focused.<br><br>8 Apr 2001 -- This week's themes are to include:<br><br>Tools!<br><br>A....
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reds_sweetpet
Apr 8, 2001 5:08 pm
Greetings.. I have many interests in knot tying but have been eluded by the ever present turks head knot. I have gone to many pages that illustrate very well...
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dutchknot
Apr 10, 2001 2:01 pm
Hello,<br><br>I don't know how many of you have the same problem, but for me the weekly KnotChat starts a bit late (at midnight to be precise). So I'd like it...
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knot_tyer
Apr 11, 2001 1:21 am
hello dutchknot...if someone would like to host a "Knot_Chat2" at a time that would be best for folks who can't make "Knot_Chat" on Sunday afternoon/evening...
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knotslipstick
Apr 13, 2001 2:03 am
Hi sweetpea,<br><br>Welcome to the KnotTyers' club.<br><br>I believe you are looking for turks head variants known as the Goucho, the Head Hunter, which are ...
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peacefuljeffrey
Apr 13, 2001 11:26 am
This message is to Knot Tyer: I was wondering how the braided bracelet was tied. It looks very similar to a one-cord, three-strand braid that I know how to ...
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knot_tyer
Apr 14, 2001 2:26 am
hello jeff...i make 4,5,6,(7,8,9,etc can also be made!?!)...you make the 4 lead bracelet by expanding a 2 lead turk's head...to make the 6 lead bracelet, you...
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knotslipstick
Apr 15, 2001 3:54 pm
Topics:<br><br>1. Crowns, wall, grafting, pointing & using them as coverings on small/large work from decoration to chaffe guards<br><br>2. your favorite...
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dutchknot
Apr 15, 2001 8:32 pm
Knot Chat has started early today. Join the discussion if you want. It's called the Knot Tyers Chat this time!<br><br>Your fellow Knothead (and IGKT memeber...
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knotslipstick
Apr 19, 2001 12:24 am
Multi-media week!<br><br>Favorite knot tying books (besides ABOK) on your favorite knot tying passion, favorite videos & where to buy them, any good software...
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peacefuljeffrey
Apr 21, 2001 10:00 am
BOY would I like to know how those Tasmanian Drop Bears were made! They are so cool! If anyone knows of a reference with instructions for making them, please...
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unlimetid
Apr 23, 2001 7:03 am
Does it make a difference to the security of a Bowline whether the tag end is hanging inside the loop or outside the loop?<br><br>What is the most secure...
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garyfng
Apr 24, 2001 12:12 am
Jeffrey,<br>The Tasmanian Drop Bear was made by Frank Charles Brown who really lives in Tasmania. I emailed your comment to him, complete with your email ...
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robin_w
Apr 30, 2001 1:32 am
I have found a reference to the a bowline (called the Dutch marine bowline or the cowboy bowline) that has the end outside the loop. My understanding is the ...
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garyfng
Apr 30, 2001 7:55 pm
Robin,<br>In my handy-dandy copy of Mr. Ashley's tome he calls the bowline with the end outside of the loop a "left-handed" bowline and he considered it ...
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fabiogondimc
May 1, 2001 2:31 am
I´ve so many ascending knots, but didn´t understand how to use them... I would like to be lifted. Could anyone help me?...
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reds_sweetpet
May 1, 2001 2:40 am
Fist knot and perhaps I am not getting it but I just am not sure onhow they tighten that lil sucker..<br><br>reds_sweetpet...
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reds_sweetpet
May 1, 2001 2:42 am
conquered that herringbone knot also known as the extended tuks head and I will say I feel like I'm on top of the world after that toughy. thanks your sites...
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frankcbrown
May 1, 2001 6:37 am
Are you talking about Prusik, Bachman, Pemberthy type knots?? I know a bit about them from my caving days. <br>Frank...
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dutchknot
May 1, 2001 7:30 am
I don't know in which book I read it, I think it was the Dutch book "Pionieren" one of the best knotbooks to be found in Holland, especially on Pioneering and...
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robin_w
May 6, 2001 10:36 pm
Gary,<br><br>The information I supplied came from the web page <a href=http://www.realknots.com/knots/sloops.htm...
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fabiogondimc
May 7, 2001 3:13 am
Yes, that´s exactly what I´m talking about. I know how to tie them, but not how to use them... I´ve never had caving days......
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garyfng
May 9, 2001 1:32 am
Robin,<br>All I know is what I read in Ashley and I'll go with that. I don't want to argue the point with anyone. See you in the Chat Room.<br><br>Gary...
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peacefuljeffrey
May 9, 2001 4:17 am
I learned a knot back around '93 that was on the box of a canoe carrier kit that we had bought for our 16' Coleman. That's one heavy canoe, and we never did ...
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peacefuljeffrey
May 9, 2001 4:40 am
Reds_sweetpet: If you have succeeded in making the basic knot of a Monkey's Fist, there is nothing left to do but tighten it up, and perhaps place something...
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garyfng
May 9, 2001 9:22 pm
Jeffrey, That is what I use as a Trucker's Hitch and in exactly the manner you described. The slipped overhand serves as a pully. Hey, it works for me.<br>Gary...
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knotsquid
May 17, 2001 1:15 am
I am an avid knot tyer and collector of Various books on the subject of knot tying. I was told of a book that I just can not find anywhere and was hoping you...
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fabiogondimc
May 25, 2001 3:53 am
Does anyone knows how to tie Loaded Turk´s Head? If so, can e-mail me some pics?<br>Thanks....
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knotslipstick
May 26, 2001 2:36 am
I'd never heard this terminology before so I did a web search -- got two hits (the same info):<br><br><a href=http://www.igkt.craft.org/page11a.htm...
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knotslipstick
May 26, 2001 2:54 am
KnotSquid,<br><br>I've done several searching on this. Even visited the www.loc.gov (Library of Congress) and came up bub-kiss. Several book sites also ...
