Understanding Wood Finishing, 3rd Revised Edition. Bryan Lynch
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Название: Understanding Wood Finishing, 3rd Revised Edition
Автор: Bryan Lynch
Издательство: Ingram
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isbn: 9781607657347
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1. Even though this is called the overhand knot, I have heard a few people refer to it as the “pretzel knot.” Loop and weave as shown.
2. Pull the end of the paracord to tighten the knot.
• Hitches tie cordage to an object.
• Bends tie two lengths of cordage together.
• Lashings tie two objects together.
Overhand Loop
The overhand loop is a very quick means of creating a loop that can be thrown over an anchor point. Double over one end of the paracord and create a simple overhand knot.
1. Bring the end of the paracord around to create a U shape.
2. Grab the bottom of the U shape. Fold it over itself and through the middle to create an overhand knot.
3. Pull on the loop to tighten the overhand knot.
Manharness Hitch
This allows a series of non-slipping loops to be made along the length of the paracord.
1. Twist the paracord one time onto itself in order to create a loop.
2. Bring the top left side of the paracord down and lay it across the loop.
3. Twist the bottom half of the loop to create a smaller loop.
4. Take the smaller loop you just made and bring it up and through the top loop.
5. Pull the top loop through and slowly tighten the lower two loops. This is the most important step and needs to be done slowly and correctly. Doing this step incorrectly will result in a loop that is adjustable. Don’t worry if you have trouble with this step, it just takes a lot of practice. I still find myself messing this up and having to start over.
6. When all of the steps are done correctly, you will end up with a nonadjustable loop like this.
Some knots can become so tight that they seem almost impossible to untie. There are several tools that help in loosening stubborn knots, but if you find yourself in the middle of nowhere without any of those tools, you can easily make one from a small piece of wood. Use a cutting tool to sharpen the end of a stick. This end can then be pushed in between knots and used to loosen them. This can save you time and frustration, and prevent you from cutting precious cordage.
Fisherman’s Knot
The fisherman’s knot is a simple way of attaching two pieces of cordage to one another.
1. Take one end of the paracord and tie an overhand knot around the second piece of paracord. Tie an overhand knot in the same fashion with the other cord. Pull the two lengths of paracord away from each other to bring the knots together. It will help to tighten the first knot when it is made. The picture above is for demonstration purposes.
2. Since these are simple overhand knots, leave a little bit of paracord outside of the knot. This keeps it from coming undone.
When learning knots, there are two terms that come up often that you should be familiar with: the standing end, and the working end. The standing end is the length of rope that is tied to an anchor, or bearing a load. This is typically the longer length of the rope. The working end is the end of the rope that is being used to tie a knot, or being worked with. It is typically the shorter length of the rope.
Prusik Knot
The Prusik knot is primarily used among climbers as a safety measure in arresting a fall. The loop with the fisherman’s knot is attached to your person. This knot is easily moved up or down the main climbing rope, but when pressure is exerted against it, the knot will grip the rope and not move. This can also be used as a climbing aid in a survival situation. When trying to climb up a rope, use the loop as a handhold to pull yourself up and slide the knot on the main line up as you progress.
1. Take a length of paracord and connect the ends in a double fisherman’s knot (pictured with the black paracord). Feed the ends of loop with the fisherman’s knot under the main line of cord.
2. Pull the left side of the loop, with the knot, over the main line and under the right side of the loop.
3. Slightly snug up the paracord and wrap the end of the loop to the left, over and under the main line, bringing it back to where it was. This begins the formation of the loops around the main line.