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Rope Swing Knots
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Wrapping the swing chain with rope is not only easy, but gives your swing a custom coastal vibe. Apparently, I must really not like swings the way the home improvement stores make them. Wrapping the chain with rope is just ONE of the things I did to makeover my porch swing.
Headin' back to the land (or making any move toward greater self-sufficiency) will, sooner or later, mean a return to the use of ropes. Without simple hitches (single ropes tied to objects) and bends (ropes joined together), loads fall off trucks, an expensive cow or goat escapes, a boat goes adrift, and hoisting hay from wagon to mow becomes a major problem.
Rope RhetoricHowever, before you start to learn down-home knotsmanship, a brief summary of rope vocabulary is in order.Bitter End: The end of a rope that's being manipulated — also called the 'working end.' Standing Part: the segment of the rope that you aren't using at the moment. It can be coiled, stretched, or otherwise left inactive. As we go along, practice with ropes of your own until your memory has mastered these often essential knots.
The 10 Best Knots1. Overhand Knot: This one is easy, just bitter end over and under the bight. The overhand is used as a temporary stopper to prevent a rope from unraveling or passing through a ring, eye, or pulley. It's also thee starting point for other knots, including the reef or square-knot.2 Figure-Eight Knot: The figure eight is a better stopper knot than the overhand, because it's easier to untie after the rope has been pulled tight.
Just form a bight with the working end over the standing part, run the bitter end under the standing part to form a second bight, then put the bitter end through the first bight. The result looks like a sideways numeral 8.3. Square (Reef) Knot: Use this one to lash two objects together with one line, or to join two separate ropes. But take care — the reef knot will often slip under strain if the two ropes knotted together are of different diameters.Actually, the square knot is simply two overhand knots—one on top of the other—with the second tied in the opposite direction from the first.
When the knot is formed, the bitter ends and standing parts of each line will lie together inside the two bights. (CAUTION: A granny knot looks a bit like a reef knot, but the bitter ends will be on opposite sides of the bights from the standing parts. Beware of the granny: she's slippery and can't take a load.)4. Sheet (Becket) Bend: You should use this knot to join two ropes of different diameters. It's much stronger and less slip-prone than the square knot, but can be easily untied no matter how wet and tight it may be. Just form a bight (big enough to work with) in the larger of the two lines. Run the working end of the smaller line through the loop, around the doubled heavier cord, back over its own standing part, then under the bight in the larger line.
Always snug the sheet bend up by hand before you put any strain on it.5. Carrick Bend: This knot is less well known than the reef or sheet bend, but it's stronger than either of them and just as easy to loosen, even after a sustained, hard pull. To tie it, just form a loop in one rope, with the working end crossing under the standing end. Then, pass the bitter end of the other cord beneath this bight, over the first rope's standing end, down under its working end, over one side of the loop, under its own (the second rope's) standing end, and — finally — over the second side of the loop. The carrick bend will require a good bit of practice before it becomes natural to you.
However, if a 'Best Bend' award existed, this tricky knot would be sure to walk off with the trophy.6. Bowline: The purpose of the bowline is to form a secure loop in the end of a line.
It can be tied swiftly and is easily loosened, even when it's under strain. Simply form a closed bight in the rope (leaving an ample working end, which will form the loop), bring the bitter end up through the bight, around the standing end, back down through the bight again, and pull the knot tight. One slight caution: The good ol' bowline — which holds with fair reliability in natural fiber ropes — may slip when tied with some slick-surfaced synthetic lines. Clove Hitch: This hitch won't be secure unless there's a load acting on both ends of the knot, and should only be considered as a general utility hitch for temporary use. To make it, roll a bight around a pole, pipe, or post and then across the standing part.
Next, make a second turn around the pole and pass the bitter end under the last bight. You can tie a clove hitch before you need it — so the hoop can be passed over a post, or the knot can be put in with a loop-the-loop operation (as over your pickup truck's cargo tiedown hooks) while tension is held on the standing part of the rope. It's a so-called 'jam' knot, because the harder the strain it takes, the tighter the knot becomes, yet it can be slipped the second the stress is removed.8. Timber Hitch: This knot is designed to roll around a tree to hold a temporary guy, to drag or winch a log, or to lift timber with a boom hoist.
Just loop the bitter end of the rope around a tree, timber, or log, then turn it around the standing part, and twist it back along the bight for as few as two or as many as eight turns. (The more turns, the less likely the knot is to slip under strain.)Any pull on the standing part will tighten the timber hitch and jam the turns of the rope against the surface of whatever is being lifted, dragged, or towed. When stress on the standing part is eased, the timber hitch can easily be unwound and released.9. Taut-Line Hitch: Here's a handy knot for folks who work or play around high places.
The taut-line hitch will slide up and down to provide a climber with freedom of movement, but—should he or she slip—it will tighten up and stop the fall short. This hitch is also the one used to securely tie a tarp to a stake.Start this knot by throwing a rope over a branch (or whatever) so that two lines hang parallel to each other. The longer end—which extends down to the ground — is called (appropriately) a ground line.
The other end of the rope should be looped (twice) through a ring in a special climber's belt, leaving a working end of about two feet in length.Take this 24-inch tail and pass its working end around the ground line in a clockwise direction to form two complete tight loops, the second below the first. Then, form two more clockwise loops (also around the ground line) but at a point above the first two and with the difference that—each time the leading end is brought around the ground line to complete these coils — it must pass under its own bight. Hence, the complete knot includes four tight loops, side-by-side, around the ground line, and resembles four doughnuts on a stick.Counting from the top downward, the loops of a correct hitch are tied in this order: 3, 4, 1, 2. That is, the top was the third to be tied, the second from the top was the last to be tied, etc.In the complete knot, the leading end should remain sticking out 10 inches or so and should have a figure-eight knot tied to its end to prevent it from accidentally slipping through the loop of the taut-line hitch, should that knot ever become loose.10.
Sheepshank: This is a special-purpose knot that's useful when you have too much rope to conveniently handle a specific job but don't want to cut your valuable line.To make the sheepshank, lay two long bights (in the standing part) side-by-side like a wide letter S, then secure both loops with half hitches. This knot can also be used to bypass an area in a rope that's been weakened by excessive chafing. You can just shake the knot loose when the strain is released.There are any number of other knots you'll find just as useful as our '10 best,' so don't stop once you've mastered these few starters. You can, for example, get into such colorful specialties as the fisherman's bend, cow hitch, surgeon's knot, wagoner's hitch, packer's knot, man-harness knot, fireman's-chair knot, scaffold hitch, barrel knot, and the boatswain's hitch.So, get yourself a hunk of rope. And knots to you!Also check out.EDITOR'S NOTE: Instructions for the taut-line hitch were adapted-with the publisher's permission-from the book Tree Care by J.M.
Haller (copyright ©1977 by Howard W. Sams & Co., Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana). 4/15/2013 3:54:22 AMI usually like MoEarth News, but this article was terrible. Most of the article was trying to instruct knot tying with words and not diagrams. In addition, the words are insufficiently specific to correctly tie most knots with them.
Thirdly, the selection of knots was terrible. I agree with another poster that the lark's head is more useful than probably five of the knots in that article. The sheet-bend is a terrible and useless knot that comes undone whenever you put tension on it.
The carrick bend is confusing to tie, easily screwed up, and if you do it wrong it will fail. The clove hitch is inferior to the constrictor knot. I'm not much a fan of the timber hitch. The tautline description is an interesting variation, on the standard, but since there's no diagram, and the words are not specific enough, I can't tell what it's actually supposed to be like. Of note, however, the Boy Scout manual's method is inferior to the proper way, but I'd need a diagram to show you how. The sheepshank is also pretty useless. It left out many of the variations in the figure 8 knot, such as an 8 on a bight, a stopper knot, a three or two way equalizing 8, a figure 8 follow-through, also known as a flemish bend, which brings up the overhand follow-through, or water knot, which is the main bend for joining two flat ropes.
It left out the double-fisherman's knot, which is the most secure way to join two round ropes, though it can become impossible to untie after being weighted. I could go on, but you get the point. 5/11/2007 12:41:33 PMWith just a cursory glance I noticed two errors regarding theseknots. First the two free ends of the sheet bend should emerge onthe same side of the knot. The knot, as it is tied in the photo, isknown as a left-handed sheet bend as is not as strong. Second,while the knot described as the taughtline may be perfectly wellsuited to the use as described, it is not a taughtline asrecognized by the majority of knot tying sites on the web.
A truetaughtlin has only one loop (loop 3 in the photo) above the firsttwo. Lastly, it should be mentioned that a reef (or square) knotshould never be used to join two ropes if the rope will besubjected to any significant load. It is a binding knot, not abend. 50 Years of Money-Saving Tips!At MOTHER EARTH NEWS for 50 years and counting, we are dedicated to conserving our planet's natural resources while helping you conserve your financial resources. You'll find tips for slashing heating bills, growing fresh, natural produce at home, and more. That's why we want you to save money and trees by subscribing through our earth-friendly automatic renewal savings plan. By paying with a credit card, you save an additional $5 and get 6 issues of MOTHER EARTH NEWS for only $12.95 (USA only).You may also use the Bill Me option and pay $17.95 for 6 issues.
After it, around both of the sides of shape J let it go all the way and then pass the smaller rope back underneath of itself as show in the above figure.Also Read: 3. The Clove HitchWhy we need to use this knot?The clove hitch knot is the best way to tie the two ropes knot without letting go of the ends. This knot is fast, effective as well as easy to use.It is mainly used to secure a knot to the solid structure and bind it quickly.How can i tie it:The first thing you need to do is first make a loop like structure around the rope and as similar to it, make a another loop. Then before tightening it, pass the end of the rope under the loop.You can add one more square knot as for the security as per your need.
4. The Figure 8Why we need to use this knot?The Figure 8 knot, also known as Flemish Knot is best to know how to tie a non slip knot in a rope and allows us to tie various other complex knots.How can i tie it:First form a loop and then easily pass the free end of a line over itself. After it, again go back and repeat the same under the main line through the first loop. Two Half HitchesWhy we need to use this knot?Two Half Hitches is, one of the way to tie a cool rope knot is always a one step above in comparison to the clove hitch knot and can secure the line to pole, trees or any other solid structure.Even it can be used to tie tarps up for shelters and can be used to hang up hammocks.How can i tie it:This tie knot is pretty easy to learn.
You just need to make a half hitch by wrapping around it’s one end to the structure of your choice and make another half hitch by wrapping the line in the same direction as showed in figure.Pull it to make it tighter and that’s all, you are good to go! The Taut Line HitchWhy we need to use this knot?The Taut Line Hitch is known for it’s extra ordinary grip capabilities and the holding capabilities that it uses to tighten up an object.How can i tie it:Choose an object of your choice that you need to tie and create a loop n the rope and wrap around it. Around the line, Wrap the rope twice by its end back over the loop and back though.To keep it tight, pull it strongly onto the object. You can add a additional square knot to make it more tighten as it’s get loosen up often. The Rolling HitchWhy we need to use this knot?This is basically the knot behind the Taut Line Hitch knot discussed previously.Along with the addition to any of the existing line, it can be used to hook dogs to a dog sled main line.How can i tie it:Take the free end of one rope of this double tie rope knot and form a half hitch. Then, again make a second half hitch and wrap around the entire third half hitch that will end in the opposite side of the starting end. The Prusik KnotWhy we need to use this knot?This anchor tie rope knot attaches to another rope by creating a loop.
The created loop act as a joining point when none of the end is free.The Prusik knot tightens when tension is added and slides in absence of any weight or tension, means it completely act as a ascend as well as descend.How can i tie it:A short length of line is enough to act as a joining point, no need of long rope in it. Like the previous knot discussed, it also tie a rope end knot as it’s line is used to attach a pre-existing rope.First tie a square knot at the joining line and then for three times, wrap the rope around the pre-existing line.One thing you should take care that it should lie flat against the rope. Lastly, pass the know through itself as shown in the figure and tighten it.Must Read: 9. The Timber HitchWhy we need to use this knot?The timber hitch is one of the best quick tie knot that allows to move timber without any difficulty through the woods and helps in building building stands or blinds while clearing the paths too.How can i tie it:This knot is very simple to learn.
Just wrap the end of the line around the substance, take wood you need to pull and then the other side of the line is wrapped around the loop and that’s all, just pull it tight to keep it tighten just like fishermen’s knot. The BowlineWhy we need to use this knot?The best part of The Bowline is it is used to tie a rope knot that does not get loosen up. It remains the same size once as created in the loop at the end side of the line.How can i tie it:First you need to make a loop at the end of the line and then the loop is wrapped against the tree and the loop will go back in itself.Give It A Look: 11. Why we need to use this knot?This kind of knot is basically used in webbing, belts and straps.How can i tie it:Thinking about how to tie a rope as water knot?First take two straps.Then tie a loose knot at the end of the one strap taken. Then, take the other one and pass it in opposite direction just as the same way like the first overhead knot.Now as you have the both straps now, pull them tight.Have A Look: 13. Blood KnotWhy we need to use this knot?Tie a secure knot with rope using this Blood Knot which is the basic knot behind a fishing line.it can be extended to any of the existing line easily and was used basically to secure two lines together.How can i tie it:Blood knot means the overlapping of the two ropes. One free end is wrapped over the another for a number of times, for around five to six times.pass the free end between the two lines and again wrap the other line with a number of times again, say five or six and in the opposite direction of the other rope, tuck the line between the lines.Due to friction it generates heat, so spit on it to reduce the friction.
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Wrapping the swing chain with rope is not only easy, but gives your swing a custom coastal vibe. Apparently, I must really not like swings the way the home improvement stores make them. Wrapping the chain with rope is just ONE of the things I did to makeover my porch swing.
Headin\' back to the land (or making any move toward greater self-sufficiency) will, sooner or later, mean a return to the use of ropes. Without simple hitches (single ropes tied to objects) and bends (ropes joined together), loads fall off trucks, an expensive cow or goat escapes, a boat goes adrift, and hoisting hay from wagon to mow becomes a major problem.
Rope RhetoricHowever, before you start to learn down-home knotsmanship, a brief summary of rope vocabulary is in order.Bitter End: The end of a rope that\'s being manipulated — also called the \'working end.\' Standing Part: the segment of the rope that you aren\'t using at the moment. It can be coiled, stretched, or otherwise left inactive. As we go along, practice with ropes of your own until your memory has mastered these often essential knots.
The 10 Best Knots1. Overhand Knot: This one is easy, just bitter end over and under the bight. The overhand is used as a temporary stopper to prevent a rope from unraveling or passing through a ring, eye, or pulley. It\'s also thee starting point for other knots, including the reef or square-knot.2 Figure-Eight Knot: The figure eight is a better stopper knot than the overhand, because it\'s easier to untie after the rope has been pulled tight.
Just form a bight with the working end over the standing part, run the bitter end under the standing part to form a second bight, then put the bitter end through the first bight. The result looks like a sideways numeral 8.3. Square (Reef) Knot: Use this one to lash two objects together with one line, or to join two separate ropes. But take care — the reef knot will often slip under strain if the two ropes knotted together are of different diameters.Actually, the square knot is simply two overhand knots—one on top of the other—with the second tied in the opposite direction from the first.
When the knot is formed, the bitter ends and standing parts of each line will lie together inside the two bights. (CAUTION: A granny knot looks a bit like a reef knot, but the bitter ends will be on opposite sides of the bights from the standing parts. Beware of the granny: she\'s slippery and can\'t take a load.)4. Sheet (Becket) Bend: You should use this knot to join two ropes of different diameters. It\'s much stronger and less slip-prone than the square knot, but can be easily untied no matter how wet and tight it may be. Just form a bight (big enough to work with) in the larger of the two lines. Run the working end of the smaller line through the loop, around the doubled heavier cord, back over its own standing part, then under the bight in the larger line.
Always snug the sheet bend up by hand before you put any strain on it.5. Carrick Bend: This knot is less well known than the reef or sheet bend, but it\'s stronger than either of them and just as easy to loosen, even after a sustained, hard pull. To tie it, just form a loop in one rope, with the working end crossing under the standing end. Then, pass the bitter end of the other cord beneath this bight, over the first rope\'s standing end, down under its working end, over one side of the loop, under its own (the second rope\'s) standing end, and — finally — over the second side of the loop. The carrick bend will require a good bit of practice before it becomes natural to you.
However, if a \'Best Bend\' award existed, this tricky knot would be sure to walk off with the trophy.6. Bowline: The purpose of the bowline is to form a secure loop in the end of a line.
It can be tied swiftly and is easily loosened, even when it\'s under strain. Simply form a closed bight in the rope (leaving an ample working end, which will form the loop), bring the bitter end up through the bight, around the standing end, back down through the bight again, and pull the knot tight. One slight caution: The good ol\' bowline — which holds with fair reliability in natural fiber ropes — may slip when tied with some slick-surfaced synthetic lines. Clove Hitch: This hitch won\'t be secure unless there\'s a load acting on both ends of the knot, and should only be considered as a general utility hitch for temporary use. To make it, roll a bight around a pole, pipe, or post and then across the standing part.
Next, make a second turn around the pole and pass the bitter end under the last bight. You can tie a clove hitch before you need it — so the hoop can be passed over a post, or the knot can be put in with a loop-the-loop operation (as over your pickup truck\'s cargo tiedown hooks) while tension is held on the standing part of the rope. It\'s a so-called \'jam\' knot, because the harder the strain it takes, the tighter the knot becomes, yet it can be slipped the second the stress is removed.8. Timber Hitch: This knot is designed to roll around a tree to hold a temporary guy, to drag or winch a log, or to lift timber with a boom hoist.
Just loop the bitter end of the rope around a tree, timber, or log, then turn it around the standing part, and twist it back along the bight for as few as two or as many as eight turns. (The more turns, the less likely the knot is to slip under strain.)Any pull on the standing part will tighten the timber hitch and jam the turns of the rope against the surface of whatever is being lifted, dragged, or towed. When stress on the standing part is eased, the timber hitch can easily be unwound and released.9. Taut-Line Hitch: Here\'s a handy knot for folks who work or play around high places.
The taut-line hitch will slide up and down to provide a climber with freedom of movement, but—should he or she slip—it will tighten up and stop the fall short. This hitch is also the one used to securely tie a tarp to a stake.Start this knot by throwing a rope over a branch (or whatever) so that two lines hang parallel to each other. The longer end—which extends down to the ground — is called (appropriately) a ground line.
The other end of the rope should be looped (twice) through a ring in a special climber\'s belt, leaving a working end of about two feet in length.Take this 24-inch tail and pass its working end around the ground line in a clockwise direction to form two complete tight loops, the second below the first. Then, form two more clockwise loops (also around the ground line) but at a point above the first two and with the difference that—each time the leading end is brought around the ground line to complete these coils — it must pass under its own bight. Hence, the complete knot includes four tight loops, side-by-side, around the ground line, and resembles four doughnuts on a stick.Counting from the top downward, the loops of a correct hitch are tied in this order: 3, 4, 1, 2. That is, the top was the third to be tied, the second from the top was the last to be tied, etc.In the complete knot, the leading end should remain sticking out 10 inches or so and should have a figure-eight knot tied to its end to prevent it from accidentally slipping through the loop of the taut-line hitch, should that knot ever become loose.10.
Sheepshank: This is a special-purpose knot that\'s useful when you have too much rope to conveniently handle a specific job but don\'t want to cut your valuable line.To make the sheepshank, lay two long bights (in the standing part) side-by-side like a wide letter S, then secure both loops with half hitches. This knot can also be used to bypass an area in a rope that\'s been weakened by excessive chafing. You can just shake the knot loose when the strain is released.There are any number of other knots you\'ll find just as useful as our \'10 best,\' so don\'t stop once you\'ve mastered these few starters. You can, for example, get into such colorful specialties as the fisherman\'s bend, cow hitch, surgeon\'s knot, wagoner\'s hitch, packer\'s knot, man-harness knot, fireman\'s-chair knot, scaffold hitch, barrel knot, and the boatswain\'s hitch.So, get yourself a hunk of rope. And knots to you!Also check out.EDITOR\'S NOTE: Instructions for the taut-line hitch were adapted-with the publisher\'s permission-from the book Tree Care by J.M.
Haller (copyright ©1977 by Howard W. Sams & Co., Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana). 4/15/2013 3:54:22 AMI usually like MoEarth News, but this article was terrible. Most of the article was trying to instruct knot tying with words and not diagrams. In addition, the words are insufficiently specific to correctly tie most knots with them.
Thirdly, the selection of knots was terrible. I agree with another poster that the lark\'s head is more useful than probably five of the knots in that article. The sheet-bend is a terrible and useless knot that comes undone whenever you put tension on it.
The carrick bend is confusing to tie, easily screwed up, and if you do it wrong it will fail. The clove hitch is inferior to the constrictor knot. I\'m not much a fan of the timber hitch. The tautline description is an interesting variation, on the standard, but since there\'s no diagram, and the words are not specific enough, I can\'t tell what it\'s actually supposed to be like. Of note, however, the Boy Scout manual\'s method is inferior to the proper way, but I\'d need a diagram to show you how. The sheepshank is also pretty useless. It left out many of the variations in the figure 8 knot, such as an 8 on a bight, a stopper knot, a three or two way equalizing 8, a figure 8 follow-through, also known as a flemish bend, which brings up the overhand follow-through, or water knot, which is the main bend for joining two flat ropes.
It left out the double-fisherman\'s knot, which is the most secure way to join two round ropes, though it can become impossible to untie after being weighted. I could go on, but you get the point. 5/11/2007 12:41:33 PMWith just a cursory glance I noticed two errors regarding theseknots. First the two free ends of the sheet bend should emerge onthe same side of the knot. The knot, as it is tied in the photo, isknown as a left-handed sheet bend as is not as strong. Second,while the knot described as the taughtline may be perfectly wellsuited to the use as described, it is not a taughtline asrecognized by the majority of knot tying sites on the web.
A truetaughtlin has only one loop (loop 3 in the photo) above the firsttwo. Lastly, it should be mentioned that a reef (or square) knotshould never be used to join two ropes if the rope will besubjected to any significant load. It is a binding knot, not abend. 50 Years of Money-Saving Tips!At MOTHER EARTH NEWS for 50 years and counting, we are dedicated to conserving our planet\'s natural resources while helping you conserve your financial resources. You\'ll find tips for slashing heating bills, growing fresh, natural produce at home, and more. That\'s why we want you to save money and trees by subscribing through our earth-friendly automatic renewal savings plan. By paying with a credit card, you save an additional $5 and get 6 issues of MOTHER EARTH NEWS for only $12.95 (USA only).You may also use the Bill Me option and pay $17.95 for 6 issues.
After it, around both of the sides of shape J let it go all the way and then pass the smaller rope back underneath of itself as show in the above figure.Also Read: 3. The Clove HitchWhy we need to use this knot?The clove hitch knot is the best way to tie the two ropes knot without letting go of the ends. This knot is fast, effective as well as easy to use.It is mainly used to secure a knot to the solid structure and bind it quickly.How can i tie it:The first thing you need to do is first make a loop like structure around the rope and as similar to it, make a another loop. Then before tightening it, pass the end of the rope under the loop.You can add one more square knot as for the security as per your need.
4. The Figure 8Why we need to use this knot?The Figure 8 knot, also known as Flemish Knot is best to know how to tie a non slip knot in a rope and allows us to tie various other complex knots.How can i tie it:First form a loop and then easily pass the free end of a line over itself. After it, again go back and repeat the same under the main line through the first loop. Two Half HitchesWhy we need to use this knot?Two Half Hitches is, one of the way to tie a cool rope knot is always a one step above in comparison to the clove hitch knot and can secure the line to pole, trees or any other solid structure.Even it can be used to tie tarps up for shelters and can be used to hang up hammocks.How can i tie it:This tie knot is pretty easy to learn.
You just need to make a half hitch by wrapping around it’s one end to the structure of your choice and make another half hitch by wrapping the line in the same direction as showed in figure.Pull it to make it tighter and that’s all, you are good to go! The Taut Line HitchWhy we need to use this knot?The Taut Line Hitch is known for it’s extra ordinary grip capabilities and the holding capabilities that it uses to tighten up an object.How can i tie it:Choose an object of your choice that you need to tie and create a loop n the rope and wrap around it. Around the line, Wrap the rope twice by its end back over the loop and back though.To keep it tight, pull it strongly onto the object. You can add a additional square knot to make it more tighten as it’s get loosen up often. The Rolling HitchWhy we need to use this knot?This is basically the knot behind the Taut Line Hitch knot discussed previously.Along with the addition to any of the existing line, it can be used to hook dogs to a dog sled main line.How can i tie it:Take the free end of one rope of this double tie rope knot and form a half hitch. Then, again make a second half hitch and wrap around the entire third half hitch that will end in the opposite side of the starting end. The Prusik KnotWhy we need to use this knot?This anchor tie rope knot attaches to another rope by creating a loop.
The created loop act as a joining point when none of the end is free.The Prusik knot tightens when tension is added and slides in absence of any weight or tension, means it completely act as a ascend as well as descend.How can i tie it:A short length of line is enough to act as a joining point, no need of long rope in it. Like the previous knot discussed, it also tie a rope end knot as it’s line is used to attach a pre-existing rope.First tie a square knot at the joining line and then for three times, wrap the rope around the pre-existing line.One thing you should take care that it should lie flat against the rope. Lastly, pass the know through itself as shown in the figure and tighten it.Must Read: 9. The Timber HitchWhy we need to use this knot?The timber hitch is one of the best quick tie knot that allows to move timber without any difficulty through the woods and helps in building building stands or blinds while clearing the paths too.How can i tie it:This knot is very simple to learn.
Just wrap the end of the line around the substance, take wood you need to pull and then the other side of the line is wrapped around the loop and that’s all, just pull it tight to keep it tighten just like fishermen’s knot. The BowlineWhy we need to use this knot?The best part of The Bowline is it is used to tie a rope knot that does not get loosen up. It remains the same size once as created in the loop at the end side of the line.How can i tie it:First you need to make a loop at the end of the line and then the loop is wrapped against the tree and the loop will go back in itself.Give It A Look: 11. Why we need to use this knot?This kind of knot is basically used in webbing, belts and straps.How can i tie it:Thinking about how to tie a rope as water knot?First take two straps.Then tie a loose knot at the end of the one strap taken. Then, take the other one and pass it in opposite direction just as the same way like the first overhead knot.Now as you have the both straps now, pull them tight.Have A Look: 13. Blood KnotWhy we need to use this knot?Tie a secure knot with rope using this Blood Knot which is the basic knot behind a fishing line.it can be extended to any of the existing line easily and was used basically to secure two lines together.How can i tie it:Blood knot means the overlapping of the two ropes. One free end is wrapped over the another for a number of times, for around five to six times.pass the free end between the two lines and again wrap the other line with a number of times again, say five or six and in the opposite direction of the other rope, tuck the line between the lines.Due to friction it generates heat, so spit on it to reduce the friction.
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Headin\' back to the land (or making any move toward greater self-sufficiency) will, sooner or later, mean a return to the use of ropes. Without simple hitches (single ropes tied to objects) and bends (ropes joined together), loads fall off trucks, an expensive cow or goat escapes, a boat goes adrift, and hoisting hay from wagon to mow becomes a major problem.
Rope RhetoricHowever, before you start to learn down-home knotsmanship, a brief summary of rope vocabulary is in order.Bitter End: The end of a rope that\'s being manipulated — also called the \'working end.\' Standing Part: the segment of the rope that you aren\'t using at the moment. It can be coiled, stretched, or otherwise left inactive. As we go along, practice with ropes of your own until your memory has mastered these often essential knots.
The 10 Best Knots1. Overhand Knot: This one is easy, just bitter end over and under the bight. The overhand is used as a temporary stopper to prevent a rope from unraveling or passing through a ring, eye, or pulley. It\'s also thee starting point for other knots, including the reef or square-knot.2 Figure-Eight Knot: The figure eight is a better stopper knot than the overhand, because it\'s easier to untie after the rope has been pulled tight.
Just form a bight with the working end over the standing part, run the bitter end under the standing part to form a second bight, then put the bitter end through the first bight. The result looks like a sideways numeral 8.3. Square (Reef) Knot: Use this one to lash two objects together with one line, or to join two separate ropes. But take care — the reef knot will often slip under strain if the two ropes knotted together are of different diameters.Actually, the square knot is simply two overhand knots—one on top of the other—with the second tied in the opposite direction from the first.
When the knot is formed, the bitter ends and standing parts of each line will lie together inside the two bights. (CAUTION: A granny knot looks a bit like a reef knot, but the bitter ends will be on opposite sides of the bights from the standing parts. Beware of the granny: she\'s slippery and can\'t take a load.)4. Sheet (Becket) Bend: You should use this knot to join two ropes of different diameters. It\'s much stronger and less slip-prone than the square knot, but can be easily untied no matter how wet and tight it may be. Just form a bight (big enough to work with) in the larger of the two lines. Run the working end of the smaller line through the loop, around the doubled heavier cord, back over its own standing part, then under the bight in the larger line.
Always snug the sheet bend up by hand before you put any strain on it.5. Carrick Bend: This knot is less well known than the reef or sheet bend, but it\'s stronger than either of them and just as easy to loosen, even after a sustained, hard pull. To tie it, just form a loop in one rope, with the working end crossing under the standing end. Then, pass the bitter end of the other cord beneath this bight, over the first rope\'s standing end, down under its working end, over one side of the loop, under its own (the second rope\'s) standing end, and — finally — over the second side of the loop. The carrick bend will require a good bit of practice before it becomes natural to you.
However, if a \'Best Bend\' award existed, this tricky knot would be sure to walk off with the trophy.6. Bowline: The purpose of the bowline is to form a secure loop in the end of a line.
It can be tied swiftly and is easily loosened, even when it\'s under strain. Simply form a closed bight in the rope (leaving an ample working end, which will form the loop), bring the bitter end up through the bight, around the standing end, back down through the bight again, and pull the knot tight. One slight caution: The good ol\' bowline — which holds with fair reliability in natural fiber ropes — may slip when tied with some slick-surfaced synthetic lines. Clove Hitch: This hitch won\'t be secure unless there\'s a load acting on both ends of the knot, and should only be considered as a general utility hitch for temporary use. To make it, roll a bight around a pole, pipe, or post and then across the standing part.
Next, make a second turn around the pole and pass the bitter end under the last bight. You can tie a clove hitch before you need it — so the hoop can be passed over a post, or the knot can be put in with a loop-the-loop operation (as over your pickup truck\'s cargo tiedown hooks) while tension is held on the standing part of the rope. It\'s a so-called \'jam\' knot, because the harder the strain it takes, the tighter the knot becomes, yet it can be slipped the second the stress is removed.8. Timber Hitch: This knot is designed to roll around a tree to hold a temporary guy, to drag or winch a log, or to lift timber with a boom hoist.
Just loop the bitter end of the rope around a tree, timber, or log, then turn it around the standing part, and twist it back along the bight for as few as two or as many as eight turns. (The more turns, the less likely the knot is to slip under strain.)Any pull on the standing part will tighten the timber hitch and jam the turns of the rope against the surface of whatever is being lifted, dragged, or towed. When stress on the standing part is eased, the timber hitch can easily be unwound and released.9. Taut-Line Hitch: Here\'s a handy knot for folks who work or play around high places.
The taut-line hitch will slide up and down to provide a climber with freedom of movement, but—should he or she slip—it will tighten up and stop the fall short. This hitch is also the one used to securely tie a tarp to a stake.Start this knot by throwing a rope over a branch (or whatever) so that two lines hang parallel to each other. The longer end—which extends down to the ground — is called (appropriately) a ground line.
The other end of the rope should be looped (twice) through a ring in a special climber\'s belt, leaving a working end of about two feet in length.Take this 24-inch tail and pass its working end around the ground line in a clockwise direction to form two complete tight loops, the second below the first. Then, form two more clockwise loops (also around the ground line) but at a point above the first two and with the difference that—each time the leading end is brought around the ground line to complete these coils — it must pass under its own bight. Hence, the complete knot includes four tight loops, side-by-side, around the ground line, and resembles four doughnuts on a stick.Counting from the top downward, the loops of a correct hitch are tied in this order: 3, 4, 1, 2. That is, the top was the third to be tied, the second from the top was the last to be tied, etc.In the complete knot, the leading end should remain sticking out 10 inches or so and should have a figure-eight knot tied to its end to prevent it from accidentally slipping through the loop of the taut-line hitch, should that knot ever become loose.10.
Sheepshank: This is a special-purpose knot that\'s useful when you have too much rope to conveniently handle a specific job but don\'t want to cut your valuable line.To make the sheepshank, lay two long bights (in the standing part) side-by-side like a wide letter S, then secure both loops with half hitches. This knot can also be used to bypass an area in a rope that\'s been weakened by excessive chafing. You can just shake the knot loose when the strain is released.There are any number of other knots you\'ll find just as useful as our \'10 best,\' so don\'t stop once you\'ve mastered these few starters. You can, for example, get into such colorful specialties as the fisherman\'s bend, cow hitch, surgeon\'s knot, wagoner\'s hitch, packer\'s knot, man-harness knot, fireman\'s-chair knot, scaffold hitch, barrel knot, and the boatswain\'s hitch.So, get yourself a hunk of rope. And knots to you!Also check out.EDITOR\'S NOTE: Instructions for the taut-line hitch were adapted-with the publisher\'s permission-from the book Tree Care by J.M.
Haller (copyright ©1977 by Howard W. Sams & Co., Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana). 4/15/2013 3:54:22 AMI usually like MoEarth News, but this article was terrible. Most of the article was trying to instruct knot tying with words and not diagrams. In addition, the words are insufficiently specific to correctly tie most knots with them.
Thirdly, the selection of knots was terrible. I agree with another poster that the lark\'s head is more useful than probably five of the knots in that article. The sheet-bend is a terrible and useless knot that comes undone whenever you put tension on it.
The carrick bend is confusing to tie, easily screwed up, and if you do it wrong it will fail. The clove hitch is inferior to the constrictor knot. I\'m not much a fan of the timber hitch. The tautline description is an interesting variation, on the standard, but since there\'s no diagram, and the words are not specific enough, I can\'t tell what it\'s actually supposed to be like. Of note, however, the Boy Scout manual\'s method is inferior to the proper way, but I\'d need a diagram to show you how. The sheepshank is also pretty useless. It left out many of the variations in the figure 8 knot, such as an 8 on a bight, a stopper knot, a three or two way equalizing 8, a figure 8 follow-through, also known as a flemish bend, which brings up the overhand follow-through, or water knot, which is the main bend for joining two flat ropes.
It left out the double-fisherman\'s knot, which is the most secure way to join two round ropes, though it can become impossible to untie after being weighted. I could go on, but you get the point. 5/11/2007 12:41:33 PMWith just a cursory glance I noticed two errors regarding theseknots. First the two free ends of the sheet bend should emerge onthe same side of the knot. The knot, as it is tied in the photo, isknown as a left-handed sheet bend as is not as strong. Second,while the knot described as the taughtline may be perfectly wellsuited to the use as described, it is not a taughtline asrecognized by the majority of knot tying sites on the web.
A truetaughtlin has only one loop (loop 3 in the photo) above the firsttwo. Lastly, it should be mentioned that a reef (or square) knotshould never be used to join two ropes if the rope will besubjected to any significant load. It is a binding knot, not abend. 50 Years of Money-Saving Tips!At MOTHER EARTH NEWS for 50 years and counting, we are dedicated to conserving our planet\'s natural resources while helping you conserve your financial resources. You\'ll find tips for slashing heating bills, growing fresh, natural produce at home, and more. That\'s why we want you to save money and trees by subscribing through our earth-friendly automatic renewal savings plan. By paying with a credit card, you save an additional $5 and get 6 issues of MOTHER EARTH NEWS for only $12.95 (USA only).You may also use the Bill Me option and pay $17.95 for 6 issues.
After it, around both of the sides of shape J let it go all the way and then pass the smaller rope back underneath of itself as show in the above figure.Also Read: 3. The Clove HitchWhy we need to use this knot?The clove hitch knot is the best way to tie the two ropes knot without letting go of the ends. This knot is fast, effective as well as easy to use.It is mainly used to secure a knot to the solid structure and bind it quickly.How can i tie it:The first thing you need to do is first make a loop like structure around the rope and as similar to it, make a another loop. Then before tightening it, pass the end of the rope under the loop.You can add one more square knot as for the security as per your need.
4. The Figure 8Why we need to use this knot?The Figure 8 knot, also known as Flemish Knot is best to know how to tie a non slip knot in a rope and allows us to tie various other complex knots.How can i tie it:First form a loop and then easily pass the free end of a line over itself. After it, again go back and repeat the same under the main line through the first loop. Two Half HitchesWhy we need to use this knot?Two Half Hitches is, one of the way to tie a cool rope knot is always a one step above in comparison to the clove hitch knot and can secure the line to pole, trees or any other solid structure.Even it can be used to tie tarps up for shelters and can be used to hang up hammocks.How can i tie it:This tie knot is pretty easy to learn.
You just need to make a half hitch by wrapping around it’s one end to the structure of your choice and make another half hitch by wrapping the line in the same direction as showed in figure.Pull it to make it tighter and that’s all, you are good to go! The Taut Line HitchWhy we need to use this knot?The Taut Line Hitch is known for it’s extra ordinary grip capabilities and the holding capabilities that it uses to tighten up an object.How can i tie it:Choose an object of your choice that you need to tie and create a loop n the rope and wrap around it. Around the line, Wrap the rope twice by its end back over the loop and back though.To keep it tight, pull it strongly onto the object. You can add a additional square knot to make it more tighten as it’s get loosen up often. The Rolling HitchWhy we need to use this knot?This is basically the knot behind the Taut Line Hitch knot discussed previously.Along with the addition to any of the existing line, it can be used to hook dogs to a dog sled main line.How can i tie it:Take the free end of one rope of this double tie rope knot and form a half hitch. Then, again make a second half hitch and wrap around the entire third half hitch that will end in the opposite side of the starting end. The Prusik KnotWhy we need to use this knot?This anchor tie rope knot attaches to another rope by creating a loop.
The created loop act as a joining point when none of the end is free.The Prusik knot tightens when tension is added and slides in absence of any weight or tension, means it completely act as a ascend as well as descend.How can i tie it:A short length of line is enough to act as a joining point, no need of long rope in it. Like the previous knot discussed, it also tie a rope end knot as it’s line is used to attach a pre-existing rope.First tie a square knot at the joining line and then for three times, wrap the rope around the pre-existing line.One thing you should take care that it should lie flat against the rope. Lastly, pass the know through itself as shown in the figure and tighten it.Must Read: 9. The Timber HitchWhy we need to use this knot?The timber hitch is one of the best quick tie knot that allows to move timber without any difficulty through the woods and helps in building building stands or blinds while clearing the paths too.How can i tie it:This knot is very simple to learn.
Just wrap the end of the line around the substance, take wood you need to pull and then the other side of the line is wrapped around the loop and that’s all, just pull it tight to keep it tighten just like fishermen’s knot. The BowlineWhy we need to use this knot?The best part of The Bowline is it is used to tie a rope knot that does not get loosen up. It remains the same size once as created in the loop at the end side of the line.How can i tie it:First you need to make a loop at the end of the line and then the loop is wrapped against the tree and the loop will go back in itself.Give It A Look: 11. Why we need to use this knot?This kind of knot is basically used in webbing, belts and straps.How can i tie it:Thinking about how to tie a rope as water knot?First take two straps.Then tie a loose knot at the end of the one strap taken. Then, take the other one and pass it in opposite direction just as the same way like the first overhead knot.Now as you have the both straps now, pull them tight.Have A Look: 13. Blood KnotWhy we need to use this knot?Tie a secure knot with rope using this Blood Knot which is the basic knot behind a fishing line.it can be extended to any of the existing line easily and was used basically to secure two lines together.How can i tie it:Blood knot means the overlapping of the two ropes. One free end is wrapped over the another for a number of times, for around five to six times.pass the free end between the two lines and again wrap the other line with a number of times again, say five or six and in the opposite direction of the other rope, tuck the line between the lines.Due to friction it generates heat, so spit on it to reduce the friction.
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