| Tutorials and Instructions in Knotting |
CREATE YOUR OWN SQUARE-KNOT BELT... by Vince Brennan (Jun 2006)
A BELLROPE TUTORIAL.... by Vince Brennan (Dec 2006)
17-STRAND "FRENCH" SENNIT..... by Jack Cross (Nov 2006))
A ROUND-BRAIDED LANYARD... by Bud Brewer (Sept 2006)
EXTENDED DIAMOND KNOT.... by Bud Brewer (Sept 2006)
THE "OVER-TWO" FENDER HITCH.... by Vince Brennan (Dec 2006 )
SIMPLE COVER GRAFTING..... by Vince Brennan (Dec 2006)
MATTHEW WALKER'S KNOT....by Ed Hatherly Sept 2006)
TOP-BRAIDED COXCOMBING.... by Bud Brewer (Sept 2006)
17-STRAND DOUBLE-BRAID SENNIT LANYARD.... by Bud Brewer (Oct 2006)
REDUCING THE 17 STRAND DOUBLE BRAID TO 13 STRANDS.... by Don Wright (Nov
2007)
9-STRAND DOUBLE-BRAID LANYARD.... by Bud Brewer (Oct 2006)
RAT-TAILING IN POLYESTER LINE... by Todd Bradshaw (Dec 2006)
RINGBOLT HITCHING (or, Spanish Hitching)..... by Vince Brennan (Dec 2006)
OVER-TWO COVERING FOR AN AWL OR SPIKE SHAFT.... by Vince Brennan (Jun 2007)
A 12-POINT STAR KNOT BROOCH OR PIN... by Don Wright (Dec 2007)
A "CROCODILE-BACK" SENNIT... by Don Wright (Dec 2007)
A TURKS-HEAD CROSS ... by Chris Benco (Jul 2008)
THE "LITTLE LUMP-KNOT" ... by Don Wright (Jul 2008)
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When I first started re-discovering my knotting skills a few years ago, I was appalled at just how little information was available
on-line on the subject and how difficult it was to find any suppliers of quality line with which to create these things. Over a few
months, I explored everything and every avenue I could think of and finally decided that I should start a page on "Nautical
Antiques", to assuage not only my curiosity, but that of any like-minded persons: that grew into the LIBRARY section, which
then spawned a tutorial expressly made for KHWW (see below) on the Square Knot Belt, which has now spawned this page: I
hope to put many, many more tutorials up here so that the arts may be preserved and passed along. NONE of these tutorials is
overwhelmingly difficult to do and all will produce items you'll be proud to have/wear/share with others. I wish you all the best
in making them, and you ALWAYS can send an email to me if you run into trouble or get confused. Use any of the "CONTACT
ME" links for this purpose.
BASIC knot-tying is well-covered on the web and a simple search in GOOGLE or clicking the "Other Tutorials" link below will
produce a sufficient number of sites to keep the novice knotter busy for a while learning them... there are also sites which go
into some detail on the more creative aspects of knotting, but the following are rather more specialized.
I would appreciate it if you would let me know should you find any difficulty following the instructions or concepts contained on
this page, and if you have any suggestions for streamlining or making the tutorials easier to use.
If you make something from these tutorials, please take a picture or six of your work and send it to me and I will post it here to
show others that "it CAN be done!" PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFOREHAND!
Thanks very much to all the knotters who took the time to create and contribute their tutorials! If you might be willing
to make one up, please contact me!
Contribtors:
Todd Bradshaw is the owner of "Addiction Sailmakers" in Madison, WI., an author and delightful illustrator and a "maven" in
the art of Canoe Sailing.
C. (Bud) Brewer is a former Navy man and lives in Colorado where he is retired. He is one of the creators and owners of
the Knot Heads World Wide (KHWW) website and does incredible metalwork as well as knot-work.
Jack Cross is a retired US Navy Boatswain's Mate who lives in Sunny Texas, makes Purple Martin houses and generally
creates as much mayhem as possible.
Ed Hatherly ("The Knotty Man Of Canada") is a motorcycle enthusiast as well as an accomplished knot-tyer and
photographer.
Don Wright of Benton City, Washington is a rope and leather knotter... he is a new contributor (12/2007) and a most welcome
addition to the faculty!
Chris Benco of Florida comes to us by way of the Wooden Boat Forum where he, Hugh Lane, Jamie White and Tim Whitten
are the reigning Monarchs of fancy-work stuff.
SUPPLIES:
While supplies are ALWAYS a problem, getting good line for doing your knotwork is NOT impossible!
A great series of cotton lines are available from MARTY COMBS of North Carolina. His website shows the many different
cordages he has available as well as the extrat little things that knottyers love (real brass thimbles!) and need. Marty also has
an extensive collection of books and instructionals available and is a font of knowledge to boot!
...........................................................
For nylon line, you cannot do better than contacting Bob Dollar or Paul Adam of R & W Rope in New Bedford, Ma. They carry an
assortment of nylon line (I use it exclusively for Boatswain's Lanyards and for most knife pouches) in many colours and sizes
and at a very reasonable price. Bob is the master of Traditional Rigging for R&W and his knowledge in the field is extensive and
accessible. Paul, while a relative newcomer to R&W, is VERY savvy about fancywork lines and a call or email to either will
produce exactly what you want... guaranteed.
...........................................................
For fine work you will want to try the hard laid (appx #9 size) cotton line produced by Trevor Tutt of Texas. EMAIL him for pricing
as he has not yet updated his site and the pricing there is a little out of date. Trevor produces 100' hanks of line by hand and
the consistancy and finish is excellent. It is a bit "pricey" but you get what you pay for, no question. For fine, tight work, this
stuff cannot be beat. He will supply it sized (stiffened) or un-sized, and in bleached cotton (a very lite ecru approaching eggshell
white) or natural (more of a middle-cream or lite tan) colour. Unsized is best if you intend to dye it. His site is
www.oldbelfast.net Trevor has come closest to reprocucing what P.C. Herwig sold as "Dreadnaught Cord".
...........................................................
CA Glue is something you can get at your local Home Despot or other stores, but only in teeny tubes and at HUGE expense!
Besides, you want FRESH (best way to get it) glue, not something that's been sitting for a year in a warehouse! Mannie
Steglich of WOODEN WONDERS can supply glue, bottles, applicator tips, debonder and other supplies and all at a VERY
reasonable cost! If you're doing a lot of work, it only makes sense to buy the 16oz bottles. If you're just starting out and are
not sure how much you may need, get a 2oz bottle to start with. ALWAYS order the "5-CPS" (fast setting) glue and fer Pete's
Sake, WORK OVER A DISPOSABLE SURFACE!
...........................................................
If YOU think your site/business should be listed here, let's talk about it!
on-line on the subject and how difficult it was to find any suppliers of quality line with which to create these things. Over a few
months, I explored everything and every avenue I could think of and finally decided that I should start a page on "Nautical
Antiques", to assuage not only my curiosity, but that of any like-minded persons: that grew into the LIBRARY section, which
then spawned a tutorial expressly made for KHWW (see below) on the Square Knot Belt, which has now spawned this page: I
hope to put many, many more tutorials up here so that the arts may be preserved and passed along. NONE of these tutorials is
overwhelmingly difficult to do and all will produce items you'll be proud to have/wear/share with others. I wish you all the best
in making them, and you ALWAYS can send an email to me if you run into trouble or get confused. Use any of the "CONTACT
ME" links for this purpose.
BASIC knot-tying is well-covered on the web and a simple search in GOOGLE or clicking the "Other Tutorials" link below will
produce a sufficient number of sites to keep the novice knotter busy for a while learning them... there are also sites which go
into some detail on the more creative aspects of knotting, but the following are rather more specialized.
I would appreciate it if you would let me know should you find any difficulty following the instructions or concepts contained on
this page, and if you have any suggestions for streamlining or making the tutorials easier to use.
If you make something from these tutorials, please take a picture or six of your work and send it to me and I will post it here to
show others that "it CAN be done!" PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFOREHAND!
Thanks very much to all the knotters who took the time to create and contribute their tutorials! If you might be willing
to make one up, please contact me!
Contribtors:
Todd Bradshaw is the owner of "Addiction Sailmakers" in Madison, WI., an author and delightful illustrator and a "maven" in
the art of Canoe Sailing.
C. (Bud) Brewer is a former Navy man and lives in Colorado where he is retired. He is one of the creators and owners of
the Knot Heads World Wide (KHWW) website and does incredible metalwork as well as knot-work.
Jack Cross is a retired US Navy Boatswain's Mate who lives in Sunny Texas, makes Purple Martin houses and generally
creates as much mayhem as possible.
Ed Hatherly ("The Knotty Man Of Canada") is a motorcycle enthusiast as well as an accomplished knot-tyer and
photographer.
Don Wright of Benton City, Washington is a rope and leather knotter... he is a new contributor (12/2007) and a most welcome
addition to the faculty!
Chris Benco of Florida comes to us by way of the Wooden Boat Forum where he, Hugh Lane, Jamie White and Tim Whitten
are the reigning Monarchs of fancy-work stuff.
SUPPLIES:
While supplies are ALWAYS a problem, getting good line for doing your knotwork is NOT impossible!
A great series of cotton lines are available from MARTY COMBS of North Carolina. His website shows the many different
cordages he has available as well as the extrat little things that knottyers love (real brass thimbles!) and need. Marty also has
an extensive collection of books and instructionals available and is a font of knowledge to boot!
...........................................................
For nylon line, you cannot do better than contacting Bob Dollar or Paul Adam of R & W Rope in New Bedford, Ma. They carry an
assortment of nylon line (I use it exclusively for Boatswain's Lanyards and for most knife pouches) in many colours and sizes
and at a very reasonable price. Bob is the master of Traditional Rigging for R&W and his knowledge in the field is extensive and
accessible. Paul, while a relative newcomer to R&W, is VERY savvy about fancywork lines and a call or email to either will
produce exactly what you want... guaranteed.
...........................................................
For fine work you will want to try the hard laid (appx #9 size) cotton line produced by Trevor Tutt of Texas. EMAIL him for pricing
as he has not yet updated his site and the pricing there is a little out of date. Trevor produces 100' hanks of line by hand and
the consistancy and finish is excellent. It is a bit "pricey" but you get what you pay for, no question. For fine, tight work, this
stuff cannot be beat. He will supply it sized (stiffened) or un-sized, and in bleached cotton (a very lite ecru approaching eggshell
white) or natural (more of a middle-cream or lite tan) colour. Unsized is best if you intend to dye it. His site is
www.oldbelfast.net Trevor has come closest to reprocucing what P.C. Herwig sold as "Dreadnaught Cord".
...........................................................
CA Glue is something you can get at your local Home Despot or other stores, but only in teeny tubes and at HUGE expense!
Besides, you want FRESH (best way to get it) glue, not something that's been sitting for a year in a warehouse! Mannie
Steglich of WOODEN WONDERS can supply glue, bottles, applicator tips, debonder and other supplies and all at a VERY
reasonable cost! If you're doing a lot of work, it only makes sense to buy the 16oz bottles. If you're just starting out and are
not sure how much you may need, get a 2oz bottle to start with. ALWAYS order the "5-CPS" (fast setting) glue and fer Pete's
Sake, WORK OVER A DISPOSABLE SURFACE!
...........................................................
If YOU think your site/business should be listed here, let's talk about it!
| LAST UPDATE 2008-08-11 |
| Presently looking for PHOTO tutorials on the following: Coachwhipping -- Leathering -- Matthew Walker Knots -- Sennits -- Fender-Making & General Fancywork of all sorts |