Knot Booklet

[75RR]

Hi to all,
just got the OK from incisor, so here goes.

This booklet is what happens when:
(a.) one searches the internet for knot booklets and the results, to paraphrase Goldilocks, were not "just right" and
(b.) one has too much time on one's hands.
Even though I enjoyed working on this project, it was a lot of work, so if you like it / find it useful / do post a comment.
Any errors brought to my attention will be corrected, any criticism would ideally be constructive.

Link: http://goo.gl/c9dGuU

[synthium]

I havn't gone through it all yet but its now in my dropbox. From what I can see it is an exceptional piece of work - very professional. Thanks for this. I will finally be able to tie things up and down with confidence!

[chris_mack]

great work mate

[Tank]

I would like to point out that when using Nylon (synthetic) ropes (not specialised climbing ropes) most knots shown do not work well with these ropes.
Friction (tightening) can cause some knots to partially melt and become impossible to undo. Knots that rely on friction to stop slippage like Clove Hitch should have at least 1 or 2 Half hitches in the standing end to discourage slip and unravelling.
These knots were mainly invented during the era of Sail and all ropes used in sailing back then were made from natural fibres (Hemp, Sisal, etc.) and afford a great deal of grip against there selves. Nylon ropes need to have extra tying or even whipping and some nylon ropes have excessive stretch, so if you keep these factors in mind when using nylon type ropes, you shouldn't have a problem, Regards Frank.

[Bess]

Thanks very much for this very helpful document. I will have fun practising the various knots.
Regards Chris.:D

[75RR]

Thanks for the thanks guys!

[75RR]

I would like to point out that when using Nylon (synthetic) ropes (not specialised climbing ropes) most knots shown do not work well with these ropes.Good point.
Ropes should be graded on their "Knotability," i.e. the ability of ropes to take knots.

[Sitec]

Great work here! I have SWIMBO hopefully on the case with printing off a copy in A5 so it can go in my note folder (the one that lives at my local CFS (Country Fire Service) station). Will come in handy on the fireground!! Cheers!! :) Simon.

[ramblingboy42]

what happened to Australian scouting association's fieldcraft book? get one at almost any market place for 50c......plus a lot more to learn than knots......

[FeatherWeightDriver]

Great work, and nice job releasing it under creative commons licensing :)

The only thing I am disappointed about the alpine butterfly is relegated to page 24, as clearly it should be on page 1 (joking! it's my favourite knot)

Further to Frank's point, I would suggest adding adding notes on suitability of knots for situations and types of "rope". Other thing that may be useful is the line strength decrease and undoability after loading of each knot.

Aside from that though, it is very clear and easy to follow!

[Petetheprinta]

Brilliant, will come in very handy. Thank you

[75RR]

Further to Frank's point, I would suggest adding adding notes on suitability of knots for situations and types of "rope". Other thing that may be useful is the line strength decrease and undoability after loading of each knot.Would like to add your suggestions, unfortunately this information has mostly been done on an individual/non scientific basis - more work needs to be done on this by rope manufacturers.

[75RR]

Minor corrections implemented:
Page 6 added the letter “r” to: manufacturer
Page 15 added missing bracket to: (ABoK # 1800)
Page 24 added missing “be” to: allow the rope to be cut
Page 27 added “as does the Figure Eight Loop, (see Fig. 24a and 24b)” to:
the Flemish Bend description.

Please continue to let me know if you spot any typos/errors.

[75RR]

Hi All,
This is just to say that the Knot Booklet is (as I write this) on page 2 and sinking fast.
Soon no one will know that there is a Knot Booklet available for download.
Just wanted to remind folks that links (as we all find out when we need them) tend to break eventually.
If aulro is interested in keeping the Knot Booklet available for future members and those who have not come across it, it should consider keeping a copy (rather than a link) of the booklet in a permanent download section.

75RR

P.S. Always use latest available download, in this case at least, newer is better!

[isuzutoo-eh]

G'day 75RR, just shared your knot booklet with my caving club. Thanks for writing it!

[Grant052]

Brilliant work, many thanks.

[75RR]

Not sure if ebooks have new editions or just get updates. Calling it 2.0
Changes include adding the following knots: Water Knot, Carrick Bend, Highwayman's Hitch and Tumble Hitch. Also added drawings of the Constrictor Knot in the Bight and the Shear Lashing, drawings showing how to join Slings and Recovery Straps and a little info/drawing on Slipped Hitches. Have also polished the text a little.

P.S. isuzutoo-eh + Grant052 You are welcome.

[RANDLOVER]

YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIxdFn5A9ho)

In case anyone is thinking of tying a broken Dyneema winch rope together, it can be easily spliced, as shown in the above video.

[NavyDiver]

Hi to all,
just got the OK from incisor, so here goes.

This booklet is what happens when:
(a.) one searches the internet for knot booklets and the results, to paraphrase Goldilocks, were not "just right" and
(b.) one has too much time on one's hands.
Even though I enjoyed working on this project, it was a lot of work, so if you like it / find it useful / do post a comment.
Any errors brought to my attention will be corrected, any criticism would ideally be constructive.

Link: Dropbox - A-Few-Good-Knots.pdf - Simplify your life (http://goo.gl/c9dGuU)

If your ever in a used book or op shop keep an eye out for "Manual of seamanship vol 3" Its a blue cover and suspect you might get one for a $1 or two. your book find is great thanks. I wonder if Forbes Pettigrew is a sailor or rigger?

its also on guttenberg http://self.gutenberg.org/eBooks/WPLBN0002829040-A-Few-Good-Knots--Bends-and-Hitches-by-Forbes-Pettigrew.aspx?&Words=