Thread: If you dont know knots - tie lots

Originally Posted by CraigE

So it was you that posted knob tying on the S&M site?????

Shhhhhh!

Originally Posted by Eevo

i think NSW requires a net for a load to be legal? not sure if thats in SA too

Depends on the load, but yes a net is required in most states now for loose loads like rubbish bags etc.

Originally Posted by CraigE

Depends on the load, but yes a net is required in most states now for loose loads like rubbish bags etc.

Apparently, according to a post on here a while back, the net needs to have mesh that the copper can't get his hand through for loose stuff.

Originally Posted by johntins

Apparently, according to a post on here a while back, the net needs to have mesh that the copper can't get his hand through for loose stuff.

Only in States like Qld and NSW from what I’ve seen. Vic Coppers seem to be ok with most attempts to cover a load.

Originally Posted by johntins

Apparently, according to a post on here a while back, the net needs to have mesh that the copper can't get his hand through for loose stuff.

Well that eliminates most nets on the market then.

Manual of seamanship is still my knot bible You can often find one at second hand book shops.

Seen more than a few well knotted disasters. The knots were ok the crap rope was not suitable for a dog lead is often the issue. Loads of the ropes sold at bunnings are complete rubbish.

I once worked for a builder in Sydney. Another labourer loaded and tied down a load of scaffolding onto the tipper. He used ropes and a double truckers knot to secure it. Worked so well that when the tipper bed and the chassis separated the load was still intact. Pity about the old Daihatsu.

I got in the habit of using a cargo net from the boat...

Rods etc in the boat are considered an unsecured load.... unless the net is on.