Knots

Sightngrl · 09-12-2018, 06:50 PM

I don't recall if knot tying has been discussed here before, but I bought a little survival cheat sheet on knot tying, so I thought I'd post about it.

I know how to tie some basic knots, however if I really needed to tie some sort of rescue knots, I'd probably not do well.

I bet Rsb knows how to tie a few from his military days. So who else is proficient in knot tying? Are their certain knots in particular that I'd find useful?

tx gun runner · 09-13-2018, 12:45 AM

I'm big in tying fishing knots .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xD6cihYaO5Y

RetiredSeabee · 09-13-2018, 03:28 AM

I learned more knot tying skill from way back when I was a Boy Scout. The old scout manual was excellent for detailed instructions.
The ones I used most in the Navy and still do are square knot, half hitch, clove hitch, sheep shank, and bowline.

RidgeRunner · 09-13-2018, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Sightngrl

So who else is proficient in knot tying? ?

Not I.
I really like the bowline, but I can't remember where the dang rabbit goes.
I use the square knot a good bit.

Terry_P · 09-13-2018, 04:20 AM

This is what I use:

https://www.animatedknots.com/index....matedknots.com

bearcatter · 09-13-2018, 08:44 AM

I've used a few over the years, but don't know the names. Main needs are a loop that won't close (bowline?), loop that will slide to various sizes but stays put under tension (?) tying two ropes together (bend?). Others I've used attach a rope to a pipe or limb with two loops. One that stays tight until you pull one end.

For some reason "animated knots" tries to freeze my computer.

Terry_P · 09-13-2018, 08:52 AM

For fishing I use the palomar knot a lot although to attach a hook I usually snell the hook on.

Sightngrl · 09-13-2018, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Terry_P

This is what I use:

https://www.animatedknots.com/index....matedknots.com

Oh that is most wonderful thx!

Sightngrl · 09-13-2018, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by tx gun runner

I'm big in tying fishing knots .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xD6cihYaO5Y

When I tie a fishing knot, I just keep tying the same knot over about 3 times and hope it stays put.

Nutty Ned · 09-13-2018, 11:13 AM

I thought this would be about wind speed.

RidgeRunner · 09-13-2018, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Nutty Ned

I thought this would be about wind speed.

Arrrrrghh.......batten down the hatches matie.

The English language will get you confused or in trouble quick. I'd hate to be trying to learn English.

Terry_P · 09-13-2018, 04:30 PM

If you need to lash something down with the wind then there are some great knots to use in the link.

Machinist · 09-13-2018, 06:50 PM

So this is not a nautical, naughty, knot thread?

Machinist · 09-13-2018, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Terry_P

If you need to lash something down with the wind then there are some great knots to use in the link.

Lash? So it is naughty?

RidgeRunner · 09-14-2018, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Machinist

So this is not a nautical, naughty, knot thread?

Good one!

Arrrgh....chasing the wench around the poop deck will bring me nought because I'm a wore out old pirate who ought not be having such naughty thoughts. Grrrrr.....

Terry_P · 09-14-2018, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Machinist

Lash? So it is naughty?

Not.

bearcatter · 09-14-2018, 08:18 AM

I thought Sightngrl was our "naughty" expert?

Sightngrl · 09-14-2018, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bearcatter

I thought Sightngrl was our "naughty" expert?

I know knot of what you speak

Cuyler · 09-14-2018, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Nutty Ned

I thought this would be about wind speed.

Or Don Knotts.

Sightngrl · 09-14-2018, 01:29 PM

we are being knotty

Santa to little brat: "Have you been knotty or nice"

09-12-2018, 06:50 PM	#1
Sightngrl Senior Member Joined: Dec 2012 From: in the wind or on the beach Posts: 4,947	Knots I don't recall if knot tying has been discussed here before, but I bought a little survival cheat sheet on knot tying, so I thought I'd post about it. I know how to tie some basic knots, however if I really needed to tie some sort of rescue knots, I'd probably not do well. I bet Rsb knows how to tie a few from his military days. So who else is proficient in knot tying? Are their certain knots in particular that I'd find useful?

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09-13-2018, 12:45 AM	#2
tx gun runner Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008 From: Ft Hood , Tx area Posts: 11,626	I'm big in tying fishing knots . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xD6cihYaO5Y

09-13-2018, 03:28 AM	#3
RetiredSeabee Super Moderator Joined: Dec 2012 From: Harrisburg, North Carolina Posts: 4,269	I learned more knot tying skill from way back when I was a Boy Scout. The old scout manual was excellent for detailed instructions. The ones I used most in the Navy and still do are square knot, half hitch, clove hitch, sheep shank, and bowline.

09-13-2018, 04:20 AM	#5
Terry_P Super Moderator Joined: Apr 2008 From: Where it's warm Posts: 10,486	This is what I use: https://www.animatedknots.com/index....matedknots.com

09-13-2018, 08:44 AM	#6
bearcatter Senior Member Joined: Aug 2015 From: Virginia Posts: 3,926	I've used a few over the years, but don't know the names. Main needs are a loop that won't close (bowline?), loop that will slide to various sizes but stays put under tension (?) tying two ropes together (bend?). Others I've used attach a rope to a pipe or limb with two loops. One that stays tight until you pull one end. For some reason "animated knots" tries to freeze my computer.

09-13-2018, 08:52 AM	#7
Terry_P Super Moderator Joined: Apr 2008 From: Where it's warm Posts: 10,486	For fishing I use the palomar knot a lot although to attach a hook I usually snell the hook on.

09-13-2018, 11:13 AM	#10
Nutty Ned Senior Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: NC Posts: 580	I thought this would be about wind speed.

09-13-2018, 04:30 PM	#12
Terry_P Super Moderator Joined: Apr 2008 From: Where it's warm Posts: 10,486	If you need to lash something down with the wind then there are some great knots to use in the link.

09-13-2018, 06:50 PM	#13
Machinist Senior Member Joined: Feb 2009 From: McKinney, TX Posts: 8,994	So this is not a nautical, naughty, knot thread?

09-14-2018, 08:18 AM	#17
bearcatter Senior Member Joined: Aug 2015 From: Virginia Posts: 3,926	I thought Sightngrl was our "naughty" expert?

09-14-2018, 01:29 PM	#20
Sightngrl Senior Member Joined: Dec 2012 From: in the wind or on the beach Posts: 4,947	we are being knotty Santa to little brat: "Have you been knotty or nice"