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Mathpro73:
Monkey Fist holding some peppermint. I got this idea from someone else on the web and now I can't remember where. I would like to give them credit.
MatejKesan:
Hello knotters ! I need help finding what type of knot or how to do this weave at the handle of this paddle BronzStar made, which you can see in the picture he provided in blue cords.
Thx !
--- Quote from: BronzeStar on May 27, 2011, 03:00:31 AM ---Ok so I'm new to the site so I figured I would post a couple examples of the work I have done so far. I'm a newbie to this art and started out as most Marines do making award paddles for going aways. I have only recently started to try and work with actual rope and included is my first attempt at a bell rope with rope and another one in 550 (because I have so much and need the practice) based off of plans from Tim Whitten's site I am waiting on some rope from Martin Combs. I learned a lot both times.
Shows the turks head and an up close of the Grafting
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kd8eeh:
The yellow part is a three lead turk's head. You should be able to find several instructions online. The part in blue is more tricky, but it looks to me like there is one strand wrapped around the paddle to create the horizontal bars, then another strand is thread over three then under three, and then several similar strands are added. It's difficult to say exactly what was done because the turks head on top is blocking the other strands.
SS369:
The blue covering is a grafting as it shows being called in the original post.
A simple instruction for this can be seen at http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Grafting-In-Cord/ .
Another suggestion is to try coach whipping for another look that accomplishes a great looking covering. http://www.surreyknots.org.uk/52-coach-whipping.htm
The parent page is here http://www.surreyknots.org.uk/igkt-knot-charts.htm and it will help with other knots.
Just use the cord(s) of choice and make the coverage as tight or loose as desired.
You can then cover the grafting's ends with any of the numerous decorative knots.
If you need additional help just ask.
SS
rogerbx:
Hello everyone,
First I would like to introduce me. In French (sorry for my english), I came to knot tying via another passion : sailing. After I learned the basic useful knots I rapidly tied my first turks head and other monkey fist. I also like to study rigging solutions on sailboats with modern or old fashion ropes, in place of expensive stainless iron rigging.
Il would lile to present my last work. A small sailor bag made with an old jeans. It's here : http://roger.frebault.fr/sac-de-matelotage/. yes texts are i french but the pictures are in english.
Best regards
Roger
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