The R-Cachet Bend
For some time I have been playing with a specific base form, the "Wheel House" (a working term), The Cachet Bend (link below) was conceive with that idea;
http://igkt.net/sm/index.php?topic=4875.msg31828#msg31828The "Wheel House" is, if some conditions are met, a dynamic mechanism acting like a cogwheel.Starting from this point I came up with many constructions that I will show in further posts.
In the case of the Cachet Bend an overhand liaison (made before forming the Wheel House) serves to jams the rolling effect and stabilize the bend.
I had to see what will happen if we reverse the process and make the overhand after forming the "Wheel House"
The R-Cachet is the unique and surprizing result of this process.
The way it grips at the tags ends is fascinating.
It's not jamming or slipping prone. Maybe its forte, but I dont want to hurt some sensibilities I will not claim it.
The bend is stable under tension and comes with a nice release mechanism (pulling the tags in opposite directions will loosen the bend)
A seasoned tyer may agree with me if I say that this bend is in some fashion a distant relative of the Zeppeling bend.
I hope the images and explanations are clear enough leading you to try this bend.
If you choose to tye it try this;
After a tight final dressing pull the tags ends to loosen the knot and immediately pull the standings parts to undo this action, observe the movement!