tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75032832980585155572024-03-05T04:17:32.309+00:00The Knotty Bear.Barry Brown. Rope & Canvas Craftsman, and Net Maker.Knotty Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01569996595936071052noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7503283298058515557.post-27253438508035609652022-04-03T19:17:00.007+00:002023-06-13T14:10:58.236+00:00New Cord Maker Modifications, And Adding A Core To A CordHow Do All,<div>I was recently asked by a customer if I could add a central hook to the cord maker which I produce, and also a removable manual crank handle.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhhF4oQFcs4PKUKdvpOA3iS9lrOkQXGwOkpPg-M7GIsH1FukustbjiKASK4eBEJNZg1j2Q6jQaOELOa7dTA7PPgTGM0vJ45piEWqcBvN03zn6IKc4DvgmSnMVwRxdFNauqxy49dHpW9huAZzKbhfCmmFBQjWDYSOfSPV4Bpt1TvPJDuR2olmtvOBPji" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhhF4oQFcs4PKUKdvpOA3iS9lrOkQXGwOkpPg-M7GIsH1FukustbjiKASK4eBEJNZg1j2Q6jQaOELOa7dTA7PPgTGM0vJ45piEWqcBvN03zn6IKc4DvgmSnMVwRxdFNauqxy49dHpW9huAZzKbhfCmmFBQjWDYSOfSPV4Bpt1TvPJDuR2olmtvOBPji=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div>The reason for the central hook is that the customer would like to use the cord maker for making cords/rope with a central core, like shroud laid rope.</div><div><u><b>From the Oxford Reference:</b></u><i>" The name given to rope laid up with four strands instead of the more usual three. The strands are laid up round a heart, or central, strand, as the four strands would not bind close enough together, and without a heart would leave a central hollow. Size for size, shroud-laid rope is not as strong as hawser-laid rope. However, it is less liable to stretch, and therefore proved more suitable to be used in sailing vessels as standing rigging."</i></div><div>And the reason for the manual crank handle is so that the machine can be used as a traditional cord maker, using a traveller and rope top for forming the strands into a cord/rope.</div><div><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgB8AeNsicuEVR2AOOsslYTp5LmsywDIDXx4OMAjLCSoK5nAm9--6mG2H-PkuNfUXejVqDOKsX0bmZzlAT6kQUJ40oifAGIIhu8vcQfzXQAgMLgJZ1cMzuqxXDLvSsf44y1rEt-zlrbPOT9lGxQ2TvbSP_c4mldlYRlXykImMcGC4sQcn2vq-oTijt_" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgB8AeNsicuEVR2AOOsslYTp5LmsywDIDXx4OMAjLCSoK5nAm9--6mG2H-PkuNfUXejVqDOKsX0bmZzlAT6kQUJ40oifAGIIhu8vcQfzXQAgMLgJZ1cMzuqxXDLvSsf44y1rEt-zlrbPOT9lGxQ2TvbSP_c4mldlYRlXykImMcGC4sQcn2vq-oTijt_=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></p><p>Making a cord or rope with a core is not so easy in itself, and made in the traditional method the yarns would have been spun up into strands, and then the core positioned before the rope was laid up, the rope top having a central hole for the core strand to pass through.<br />Also due to the rope becoming shorter that the length of the strands as it laid up; the core would have to be managed by another set of hands.</p><p style="text-align: left;">My cord maker, and cord making method being completely different from the traditional means that the above method will not work as the cord forms from the centre out, all the time the drill spinning at high speed, so no space, and not safe for another set of hands to manage the core at either end! however my cordmaker can be used single handed so friends or helpers are entirely optional.</p><p style="text-align: left;">So, after trialling several different ways that I could possibly use my cord maker to make a cord or rope with a core strand I finally came up with the one thing that actually works.</p><p style="text-align: left;">I attached a ball bearing swivel to the central hook on the machine, this allows the machine and hooks to rotate as intended without the the central core being over twisted or untwisted, as either of these would effect the lay of the final cord and its integrity.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiT8KXrrqVy5ltjPHqnCvCvMyh675kUJn9w2rls5bKgUdjHal0h8sw4kvVcjIf_zl83_15lq00VI5-cVSTHb59eSjbMYTNU6aC0Ec-hY6PTUm_W3hcx6aRJgfKQQMU4d1I_A-9rqkdiCYjbEVERQaodGSjBI48_JyFh1q0UCA2xV5g7Dld_V7ou62E9" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiT8KXrrqVy5ltjPHqnCvCvMyh675kUJn9w2rls5bKgUdjHal0h8sw4kvVcjIf_zl83_15lq00VI5-cVSTHb59eSjbMYTNU6aC0Ec-hY6PTUm_W3hcx6aRJgfKQQMU4d1I_A-9rqkdiCYjbEVERQaodGSjBI48_JyFh1q0UCA2xV5g7Dld_V7ou62E9=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></p><p>At the opposite end of the cord/rope walk sits the outend; which replaces the traveller as the cord maker itself travels instead, I added a central hook here also and the core passes over this and off the bench, the end of the core strand is weighted to take up the slack as the strands are initially spun up.</p><p>Below you can see the core strand exiting the formed cord.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEig5SzfaLxJMOdxlLf7USjHsSF99qq1BqWT1MA-rdvk9UztONsjzfCF6COBJe_8zkso6SwEl5kR5NbbZp4AAjmldi6xeb9Fi20Pcb2EQd67xNrjAefB5rXm6J7tBeZUnW6XpAPTyLoFH4a65E6O3KVJk8hwUh1Fvy0YxDDPSb7LKzgZYaDD_7sSz7_Z" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEig5SzfaLxJMOdxlLf7USjHsSF99qq1BqWT1MA-rdvk9UztONsjzfCF6COBJe_8zkso6SwEl5kR5NbbZp4AAjmldi6xeb9Fi20Pcb2EQd67xNrjAefB5rXm6J7tBeZUnW6XpAPTyLoFH4a65E6O3KVJk8hwUh1Fvy0YxDDPSb7LKzgZYaDD_7sSz7_Z=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you have any questions regarding making cords/rope with my cord maker, either with or without a core; please feel free to ask.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Take care,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Barry, The Knotty Bear</div><p></p></div>Knotty Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01569996595936071052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7503283298058515557.post-70707454166342699692021-04-17T16:42:00.006+00:002023-11-02T13:25:08.779+00:00Cord Making Machines.<p> How Do All,</p><div>I have been busy making tools the past few weeks for customers in various parts of this small world.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here are a few of my recent cord making machine sets, all now gone, but more are being made in my small workshop and are available to order. </div><div>Details can be found here: <a href="https://www.theknottybear.co.uk/p/shop.html">Tools and Materials Shop</a></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwG5Pe4mIXIHUmq8soxHaVpkSacU0CUE1bzP2d_ff2z5RtsPraXI2IOh9NUBLmimbowy_o9bh-dp_-hIU_9Dqhfrzt_Ogt6QY5MSrvbXwY5oHnA6t1_2yeD5jihSwYGAuI2Z95L4HHNwg/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1359" data-original-width="2048" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwG5Pe4mIXIHUmq8soxHaVpkSacU0CUE1bzP2d_ff2z5RtsPraXI2IOh9NUBLmimbowy_o9bh-dp_-hIU_9Dqhfrzt_Ogt6QY5MSrvbXwY5oHnA6t1_2yeD5jihSwYGAuI2Z95L4HHNwg/" width="320" /></a></div>Ideal for making your own cords for Ply-Split Braiding & all other Cord Crafts.</div><div>Please see my <a href="https://www.theknottybear.co.uk/p/ply-split-braiding.html">Ply-Split Braiding</a> page for examples of some of the items I make using my own hand made cords.</div><p></p><div>This machine quickly and efficiently makes cords from all kinds of yarns, including toilet paper and plastic bags if you like, made to your own diameter preference and firmness of lay from soft to super hard, S or Z laid cord can be made, mixed colour or mixed yarn cords can be made. You are only limited by your imagination and whatever yarn you have.</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">These machine are designed and completely hand made by myself from the finest materials in my small workshop. I use these very machines myself and I have been making and using them for over 10 ten years without failure.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4yoKAtLsq9sLPOGCdBXl9PDCAJP5YHDEyI06DVG-lhb_925AuVbCSROmHbwyE_Mz_i-KUu9ut-5x44lo0zkUoO_WYWHoshwqKIm-oj2tzhLAFpOaxAYkWRSurByluIaHU9i9ensvcHw0/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1566" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4yoKAtLsq9sLPOGCdBXl9PDCAJP5YHDEyI06DVG-lhb_925AuVbCSROmHbwyE_Mz_i-KUu9ut-5x44lo0zkUoO_WYWHoshwqKIm-oj2tzhLAFpOaxAYkWRSurByluIaHU9i9ensvcHw0/" width="314" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0CZdR-xjvZh9Q-jhDSDIVuDA1dzUG5x62Hxxrr7Ng_YX7j-Kjb2xWTvwERKWoy6vMEhaWJNWqRJ4nwnSSSZMRFCYovwYR7ny9hzXuGhv5pZOZ3XrgTtM5qXTUNay6yr8Z-L7Dhoy3Few/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1544" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0CZdR-xjvZh9Q-jhDSDIVuDA1dzUG5x62Hxxrr7Ng_YX7j-Kjb2xWTvwERKWoy6vMEhaWJNWqRJ4nwnSSSZMRFCYovwYR7ny9hzXuGhv5pZOZ3XrgTtM5qXTUNay6yr8Z-L7Dhoy3Few/" width="318" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These outends are made from recycled Oak, some of which had some nice oil? stains.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The wood is sanded and sealed with several coats of shellac.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDy47G2q7gwPc0l3XzUDyowlWTtR0NRfIbyw_iiuYXM26prdGKshIHD2mKHc912kvYmOkKArMuOYgfb_eXYG6sA4feL0nTc3ZozLGIqD_FWFDjLNeyFyBr8HilAZABeo1kS7o1yPAYznU/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1300" data-original-width="2048" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDy47G2q7gwPc0l3XzUDyowlWTtR0NRfIbyw_iiuYXM26prdGKshIHD2mKHc912kvYmOkKArMuOYgfb_eXYG6sA4feL0nTc3ZozLGIqD_FWFDjLNeyFyBr8HilAZABeo1kS7o1yPAYznU/" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Detail of the brazed hooks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvGmhTbSWWvg60kQoxvi6PzqTFnCVVnYQxcorjeTUveaesqX0RFCMPytQ0cBUx34_tVk7UZ7_lYgm1-z-RsMeXkJF8uLWY_Sgdwq9wXsA4Y7bbNTQzjf01jvbmh04S_bbJ999PDZxERiE/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1566" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvGmhTbSWWvg60kQoxvi6PzqTFnCVVnYQxcorjeTUveaesqX0RFCMPytQ0cBUx34_tVk7UZ7_lYgm1-z-RsMeXkJF8uLWY_Sgdwq9wXsA4Y7bbNTQzjf01jvbmh04S_bbJ999PDZxERiE/" width="314" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Making a 10 meter sample of 10mm diameter sisal rope, made with very fibrous packing twine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinvfs1oJr0SJwx8-N8FPX2DeSdptJmzKvI3_FneGwtmnlfWklFy08oFomE2VsEJrTVisoQ0UhdO31RL1P_7MvJyhHdgFOXPWnJ4LGTZiQS454a-xNCIuuw6Xq5qXQE5hqkexqee9b45TM/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1488" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinvfs1oJr0SJwx8-N8FPX2DeSdptJmzKvI3_FneGwtmnlfWklFy08oFomE2VsEJrTVisoQ0UhdO31RL1P_7MvJyhHdgFOXPWnJ4LGTZiQS454a-xNCIuuw6Xq5qXQE5hqkexqee9b45TM/" width="174" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX0sZBIIfwii-GOaEe819-QesZ4NDfx8ZpUJQJ3BJjsePTA6PAEY4M3zhbz8Gx1zm6KG1YWlC4F-EbnEowHuXBIf2gktQk9q_h0lv9AOzqEOcO0Orm3U48fZ-bIbp73Yf0E5LLtXW5iHw/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1857" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX0sZBIIfwii-GOaEe819-QesZ4NDfx8ZpUJQJ3BJjsePTA6PAEY4M3zhbz8Gx1zm6KG1YWlC4F-EbnEowHuXBIf2gktQk9q_h0lv9AOzqEOcO0Orm3U48fZ-bIbp73Yf0E5LLtXW5iHw/" width="218" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you for looking,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Take care,<br />Barry.</div><div><br /></div>Knotty Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01569996595936071052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7503283298058515557.post-8172172129558385792021-04-17T16:36:00.008+00:002021-04-18T08:40:05.894+00:00Some New Grip Fids.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">How Do All,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Whilst busy making cord making machines, I also made up some Gripfids for a customer to go with their machine, which they requested the handle to be left off so that they may possibly carve their own. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Whilst I was at it I decided to make a new set of Gripfids for myself as I sold all but one of mine to a customer that was desperate to get hold of them. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There are 1/4", 5/16" ,3/8" and 1/2" diameter Gripfids here.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also made a small 1/4" double ended Gripfid which I am sure will prove unnecessarily useful! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjedNx1R7T376T4ZPPvMchJBkXQvLirQfVl4Jjo_iszaK8xHdH5h1l8BihOl6eedgNp_t-4b2YAWRqKNs0J0Ji-wKGDbljBLpLubIO0_iS0j259zdKxpaa42PDgDf7XooXhYe6PyXi3TQs/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjedNx1R7T376T4ZPPvMchJBkXQvLirQfVl4Jjo_iszaK8xHdH5h1l8BihOl6eedgNp_t-4b2YAWRqKNs0J0Ji-wKGDbljBLpLubIO0_iS0j259zdKxpaa42PDgDf7XooXhYe6PyXi3TQs/" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I covered one of my smaller Gripfids with a 5 Pass, Type 5 Pineapple Knot, with a varied interweave.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love these knots, probably my favourite knot to tie and I tie them with no instructions, just straight out of my head and into my hand.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAaBcLBfcPJVtKLqOpQpET0duxzrFJ56_l9cn5SMDmGT1Llp_zlK7wY7xAFN3wa15Uxa4BE3Qlio-F2jvRGuw_CfGceNWhAg4J2wrHt_L6jh4k11lR0-aV2Vi6UnXJ2pEdXU7E7sIbhJo/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAaBcLBfcPJVtKLqOpQpET0duxzrFJ56_l9cn5SMDmGT1Llp_zlK7wY7xAFN3wa15Uxa4BE3Qlio-F2jvRGuw_CfGceNWhAg4J2wrHt_L6jh4k11lR0-aV2Vi6UnXJ2pEdXU7E7sIbhJo/" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Along side a large covered net float which I found on Walney Island many years ago. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">this is another Pineapple knot with a varied interweave.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkGrdhV-aqMkHlxQbCldDY4jxMwBaHk5JzgfMH6T59zPPOsH9SuPZFtEXwJxXcRKWYuNaufTKHzaa460AcS8i8wJLIHAuEcBIyofa8EmhXyQulozLAmGJ6sr8zHudvTSeCXWVMMw0rxbA/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1214" data-original-width="2048" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkGrdhV-aqMkHlxQbCldDY4jxMwBaHk5JzgfMH6T59zPPOsH9SuPZFtEXwJxXcRKWYuNaufTKHzaa460AcS8i8wJLIHAuEcBIyofa8EmhXyQulozLAmGJ6sr8zHudvTSeCXWVMMw0rxbA/" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Like a star flower</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyIyyp75YRKy2KcGJkqK8M8mGDFGURkIMzn3hzgdgsP5yQMD1kOJE9H97GVmgjSq11zMBO9lvOGELBXKtBTjvNCF25u54hFdKvCVbexGiOIEHWpjQlubN5VfsDjark_aDxIsZWBHx4mxY/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1969" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyIyyp75YRKy2KcGJkqK8M8mGDFGURkIMzn3hzgdgsP5yQMD1kOJE9H97GVmgjSq11zMBO9lvOGELBXKtBTjvNCF25u54hFdKvCVbexGiOIEHWpjQlubN5VfsDjark_aDxIsZWBHx4mxY/" width="250" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The knot is made up from 5 separate 6 bight x 7 lead Turk's-Head Knots or Casa Knot if you like.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tied in 1.5mm polypropylene twine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqdqR8wWaYE9K-wrjmpKm4nXDqusjp1HIGSpOqvfIOYGJfdKmUaEgqEYmr6RgFHI46ezm7o1w17x3BD_L6SPCS1rvNaStZiSjT8hnfeJyhbQQatcjaVNxiYSSwOgy6AL5sua6D4hzVXxQ/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1473" data-original-width="2048" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqdqR8wWaYE9K-wrjmpKm4nXDqusjp1HIGSpOqvfIOYGJfdKmUaEgqEYmr6RgFHI46ezm7o1w17x3BD_L6SPCS1rvNaStZiSjT8hnfeJyhbQQatcjaVNxiYSSwOgy6AL5sua6D4hzVXxQ/" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you for looking.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Take care,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Barry</div><p></p>Knotty Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01569996595936071052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7503283298058515557.post-31401645667579105432021-03-21T21:40:00.008+00:002021-03-26T20:37:55.004+00:00Refurbishment of a customers 140 year old Chest Beckets <p style="text-align: center;"></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE0EprP7xF6gBdtbLno1-TyxdxAQfwLaNaxAwIcH6Gj2Ue2qqbpe1AA3UagoWf_z6rdhR89khK8pLoyf4DaK9N40HGAo74DeeGc7fi7kg_rQegZqAFgljXAGZIup9xNH2WYCHUs5PO54g/s2048/IMG_20210321_092829669_HDRa.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1329" data-original-width="2048" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE0EprP7xF6gBdtbLno1-TyxdxAQfwLaNaxAwIcH6Gj2Ue2qqbpe1AA3UagoWf_z6rdhR89khK8pLoyf4DaK9N40HGAo74DeeGc7fi7kg_rQegZqAFgljXAGZIup9xNH2WYCHUs5PO54g/w400-h260/IMG_20210321_092829669_HDRa.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">How Do All,</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I was recently sent a pair of around about 140 year old antique sailors sea chest beckets for refurbishment.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;">This is something I have not done before, and had both beckets been in better condition I would have opted to preserve them rather than refurbish them.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The owners of the beckets also have the original chest and cleats which they have now refurbished themselves.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Both the chest and beckets still belong to descendants of the original owner. and they actually have lots of original paperwork giving the name and dates of the sailors birth, his travels, and also his passing; I think this is </span>absolutely<span style="font-family: inherit;"> amazing that these have survived for over 140 years, are still together, and in the same family.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Able-Bodied Seaman John Lewis was born in 1866. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You can see some pictures of the finished chest, and also some of the documentation shown at the end of this post, with kind permission of the owners. Thank you.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The chest and beckets had been covered in white gloss and other modern type paints over the years, and about thirty years ago the current owners had a go at removing the paint from one of the beckets, hence why the two look very different in the before pictures.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The chest, cleats and beckets.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Photo with kind permission of the owners. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcxd0dzZB4WPzQy0G-S8QOg4xBxyrJ19UY8lzSxbX1yGS51B6ns4KM1CnWJc7kwt14PQB-grECiL-xRTFg5X4iXJI4Y0ilozZ9Nz0V9QGnQaV_s7rWGX7w9IeJ1gIWcvEDVwSIeWvBvVw/s2048/IMG_1048a.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcxd0dzZB4WPzQy0G-S8QOg4xBxyrJ19UY8lzSxbX1yGS51B6ns4KM1CnWJc7kwt14PQB-grECiL-xRTFg5X4iXJI4Y0ilozZ9Nz0V9QGnQaV_s7rWGX7w9IeJ1gIWcvEDVwSIeWvBvVw/s320/IMG_1048a.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The beckets as I received them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXb2YvsNwEoaFRb_Dt75oRKtjC8aBfG1fkbbAd2AxH0so-3IBEI475Xo4oiZOnaiMcgrIiCqJfYQ_3j_FFvy3vpNYAERkhgsgGBKcdJj2vayW-iHZDdexkj2O7ks5R6pysAOBgysSLgtI/s2048/IMG_20210212_123836312a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1312" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXb2YvsNwEoaFRb_Dt75oRKtjC8aBfG1fkbbAd2AxH0so-3IBEI475Xo4oiZOnaiMcgrIiCqJfYQ_3j_FFvy3vpNYAERkhgsgGBKcdJj2vayW-iHZDdexkj2O7ks5R6pysAOBgysSLgtI/s320/IMG_20210212_123836312a.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lovely white gloss over everything.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnN0uPSg2JPvq-BQidmI8E5fnuEg73INDOlhbfJ-jwlivhm1EXGwogawY-A5gMM8A1lqF5nq34B4BV3SB7BWemaG-_TKJbtKKscw8ifhgb9HrZUD69usMngpe21B39DfSmoty2mc4ZPLw/s2048/IMG_20210212_124604970a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1551" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnN0uPSg2JPvq-BQidmI8E5fnuEg73INDOlhbfJ-jwlivhm1EXGwogawY-A5gMM8A1lqF5nq34B4BV3SB7BWemaG-_TKJbtKKscw8ifhgb9HrZUD69usMngpe21B39DfSmoty2mc4ZPLw/s320/IMG_20210212_124604970a.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The other becket stripped bare.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtFcxnCUjYInQlW8VkRwhFfxmZgofbe2iQ9MYGbwVtvMn-PqVIxbaEP_IdMenUz8Ox72yfAoVhlOWZJKG3KqW82JTJKg5WE4MOTLEZ7MucL17sNycloqb_bMRQu8vXwYPz_5fxCKyNGV4/s2048/IMG_20210212_124623420a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtFcxnCUjYInQlW8VkRwhFfxmZgofbe2iQ9MYGbwVtvMn-PqVIxbaEP_IdMenUz8Ox72yfAoVhlOWZJKG3KqW82JTJKg5WE4MOTLEZ7MucL17sNycloqb_bMRQu8vXwYPz_5fxCKyNGV4/s320/IMG_20210212_124623420a.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Upon examining the beckets for myself, I discovered that the remaining bolt rope had been chafed through to the <span style="text-align: center;">iron core, and the rope and tarred marline under the fragile and chafed leather had all but rotted to dust.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The pinked leather washers on one side had been stretched and the holes enlarged, cracking and splitting the dry leather in the process. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Chafed to the bone so to speak, from use and the harsh marine environment no doubt.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjad5w9_CtLuY829lLV2G-hDcHpwnz-h43L2amfs3yWHlnzISlz3wGY9OlfB04155Mz-MXUU7MeK6XC2gytmWKL9XdfdIT1paxWdtQbFDfBfdheOdhIyeDR-f2VLF3MoXTM6ugxYCPF90M/s2048/IMG_20210213_113408255a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjad5w9_CtLuY829lLV2G-hDcHpwnz-h43L2amfs3yWHlnzISlz3wGY9OlfB04155Mz-MXUU7MeK6XC2gytmWKL9XdfdIT1paxWdtQbFDfBfdheOdhIyeDR-f2VLF3MoXTM6ugxYCPF90M/s320/IMG_20210213_113408255a.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After the leather had been removed the end knots pretty much fell away of their own accord.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwtaExcSJrs2AXE6csAUFsoH_nj4tKADDkQPx91AUGOaMT35EvEfffV4EbfM3eu9mHJFtkg7FomgZp8IQM4g5l9HD0wyDU5AbA9JfhtNxs-o5hAiYGzRuJkxqQWmpVaDO-mOOUGgZ-rM4/s2048/IMG_20210225_114131255a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwtaExcSJrs2AXE6csAUFsoH_nj4tKADDkQPx91AUGOaMT35EvEfffV4EbfM3eu9mHJFtkg7FomgZp8IQM4g5l9HD0wyDU5AbA9JfhtNxs-o5hAiYGzRuJkxqQWmpVaDO-mOOUGgZ-rM4/s320/IMG_20210225_114131255a.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvNVdgdbnYXasdRaEW605cd2NpNMC4mIVq6DmCN_lE4_dNGsy4CuDQd-ZZ_OUhJ7-dEqhUU3cQOILt_dBClB-2hJ3UFIRrQet7nRzCOx05N4eTA00GKOvxHFUUVs4iy_BGkIKnbyQeP_g/s2048/IMG_20210225_114056402a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvNVdgdbnYXasdRaEW605cd2NpNMC4mIVq6DmCN_lE4_dNGsy4CuDQd-ZZ_OUhJ7-dEqhUU3cQOILt_dBClB-2hJ3UFIRrQet7nRzCOx05N4eTA00GKOvxHFUUVs4iy_BGkIKnbyQeP_g/s320/IMG_20210225_114056402a.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The six surviving pinked leather washers, the ones on the right had been enlarged by the becket legs pushing them outward and over the end knot of the bolt rope.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDA513OLEiVcnWV49CwbWpybhyphenhyphen6eG8OsnDV0Dat1x4DCgFMKQzLE3C-m2DyK0rZXGUnQohmnsZOjeEUIO7W2z6jPPHFocn1LdQR-HWCPruQQ_dU0cQrCLjFwzKIlhx04OVH6vbLc1WHX8/s2048/IMG_20210225_131256165a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDA513OLEiVcnWV49CwbWpybhyphenhyphen6eG8OsnDV0Dat1x4DCgFMKQzLE3C-m2DyK0rZXGUnQohmnsZOjeEUIO7W2z6jPPHFocn1LdQR-HWCPruQQ_dU0cQrCLjFwzKIlhx04OVH6vbLc1WHX8/s320/IMG_20210225_131256165a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The perished remains of the surviving bolt rope, and one of the leather washers in the background.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzAXJgi8bxjaSqp2hNG3YPBKulAHXrj-8oO2ybypziU9Rc9yFyxR2SaSWePx1Qvzo0zou1LWbIgRSVOMAO1ojjRkEbA1joug3rTPCOnw4WjpBI8S9ZWkGLcBosNGsz_pl9TJcQ0dsJUaY/s2048/IMG_20210225_131235604_HDRa.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2012" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzAXJgi8bxjaSqp2hNG3YPBKulAHXrj-8oO2ybypziU9Rc9yFyxR2SaSWePx1Qvzo0zou1LWbIgRSVOMAO1ojjRkEbA1joug3rTPCOnw4WjpBI8S9ZWkGLcBosNGsz_pl9TJcQ0dsJUaY/s320/IMG_20210225_131235604_HDRa.jpg" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On the still painted becket I carefully removed the outer layers of paint (I actually spent several days with paint stripper, white spirit, and methylated spirit baths and an a tooth brush or two) revealing what remained of possibly the original finish. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The original finish appeared to be a dark red ochre/oxide colour over the tarred marline bails (central handle part), the legs and eyes where in white, and the Turk's-Head knots in a vaguely greenish blue, the manrope knots on the ends of the bolt rope appeared to be the same blue but with a possibly later added red central part.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was as far as I was willing to strip the good becket, and I wanted to save as much of the remaining finish as possible, had both been like this, then a clear coat to preserve this state would have been my preference.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifxYZoBw9Jm_Rjekgz8tI-kabULqFlPm-DsE76G2kdJWr7wW1eTvR-rZHXdA9OwUeVtt3uSkFdqkA8-oYYmDs4mhCvKFCPTiq6CL8NavxohAILPpOGITXkKExhYCzhHoVrdtHJ4LrVUfI/s2048/IMG_20210223_153506880a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifxYZoBw9Jm_Rjekgz8tI-kabULqFlPm-DsE76G2kdJWr7wW1eTvR-rZHXdA9OwUeVtt3uSkFdqkA8-oYYmDs4mhCvKFCPTiq6CL8NavxohAILPpOGITXkKExhYCzhHoVrdtHJ4LrVUfI/s320/IMG_20210223_153506880a.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On the left you can see the original red ochre/oxide colour over the tarred cord.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6SAKPTpUxbUHCANqV2z0OTmK1YKzgE8dTG_MOtkmQX1-DuOHiLdOPwhjQKgZiJqqacT9ZhBcb240jYHszJzTNv-NJ9ZTvuqN-yOA2W0LDDEsItFbEQTrfwZ6FbdhZ-D-0lYpl_vdeXa4/s2048/IMG_20210223_160438232_HDRa.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6SAKPTpUxbUHCANqV2z0OTmK1YKzgE8dTG_MOtkmQX1-DuOHiLdOPwhjQKgZiJqqacT9ZhBcb240jYHszJzTNv-NJ9ZTvuqN-yOA2W0LDDEsItFbEQTrfwZ6FbdhZ-D-0lYpl_vdeXa4/s320/IMG_20210223_160438232_HDRa.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of the end knots of the bolt rope showing the later? red centre, it looks as if the blue was painted over with white and then the red centre, but only the original owner/s would know for sure.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWh6s8tvfzy5mxZxl58y9Tr01EBO944wIgve2PoSiSSXbGol30MdaUh4nO1GThGaWArFGo4hng2OuOinNmeTOa9xyd61U-One_2i0XqA2eGcC_WbcAwiWPshlOy51FLmbOSHoPCCTogk8/s2048/IMG_20210222_164732527_HDRa.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1915" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWh6s8tvfzy5mxZxl58y9Tr01EBO944wIgve2PoSiSSXbGol30MdaUh4nO1GThGaWArFGo4hng2OuOinNmeTOa9xyd61U-One_2i0XqA2eGcC_WbcAwiWPshlOy51FLmbOSHoPCCTogk8/s320/IMG_20210222_164732527_HDRa.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After soaking the misshaped becket for several hours I reshaped it as best as possible, but was not able to remove the lumps and bumps under the coving of the bail (handle part), and remaking the becket from scratch was not a viable or cost effective solution.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The reshaped becket on the left. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also the makings of the new bolt ropes and a start on the pinked leather washers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzWXd-1-FQnVUfs7-lgS0-m2q2xd6xfNEmi3l-9nKkWzF-NwLWPaZ7z2LhKkWO6uENqBYbUSy38iVB20x0DBHNy1Kh2LjTYY0kI_X0YCGEG_M7fQ1tthzjnBwv0bF-xjwdxBTqATggHGE/s2048/IMG_20210303_101050988_HDRa.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1488" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzWXd-1-FQnVUfs7-lgS0-m2q2xd6xfNEmi3l-9nKkWzF-NwLWPaZ7z2LhKkWO6uENqBYbUSy38iVB20x0DBHNy1Kh2LjTYY0kI_X0YCGEG_M7fQ1tthzjnBwv0bF-xjwdxBTqATggHGE/s320/IMG_20210303_101050988_HDRa.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I made up two new bolt ropes from hemp rope over a rust-less steel core and, and made up twelve new pinked washers in 3 different sizes based closely on the originals.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mocking up the new bolt ropes for size and looks.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAwcI6cHKVfRhdC-ZRIIRyJW36S0fv43uFWz2PIZZggDYYcIwKLW9qqdilavnlCmKhRYpBxcNT2jF58nn7ZJUr9UzETwIGdJHOsg6FOuOOgx7RBV3S_RbEBQRg2HbQvQ3IbTsCfMwxj3k/s2048/IMG_20210301_201720563_HDRa.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAwcI6cHKVfRhdC-ZRIIRyJW36S0fv43uFWz2PIZZggDYYcIwKLW9qqdilavnlCmKhRYpBxcNT2jF58nn7ZJUr9UzETwIGdJHOsg6FOuOOgx7RBV3S_RbEBQRg2HbQvQ3IbTsCfMwxj3k/s320/IMG_20210301_201720563_HDRa.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After several coats of shellac and primer paint I opted to paint the beckets in colours I thought complimentary to the originals though not an exact match. and the deep teal colour used on the knots was a request from the customer, and I think a good call as the blue colour I was looking at would not have looked half as good in my honest opinion. (the teal knots are actually more green in real life, they appear more blue in the pictures)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Freshly finished with optional cleat fixing hardware.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEFMp3MGSZbgtspDdA8qaIq3hQow-f8PfnEguCSTs7MmqeEvoTIj1UO9heqUaoF5IBmwboegiRlmlnid3pzlGvnCAkFhzvNDRRq6MIV_bBSuFjgWzd4Be05tN44F5IAKUymkbzbcOdobY/s2048/IMG_20210318_143446357a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEFMp3MGSZbgtspDdA8qaIq3hQow-f8PfnEguCSTs7MmqeEvoTIj1UO9heqUaoF5IBmwboegiRlmlnid3pzlGvnCAkFhzvNDRRq6MIV_bBSuFjgWzd4Be05tN44F5IAKUymkbzbcOdobY/w400-h300/IMG_20210318_143446357a.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I was not able to make the pair physically match, as they started out in very different states of repair, also when originally made by the sailor they may have not been made simultaneously so have different thicknesses of material as well as physical proportions, I am however very happy with how they turned out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The chest and beckets back together again.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Photo with kind permission of the owners. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6OByI4iPJhXy1b70hAyK8Hn01euTdGkh73_qhnF-en_DuNcenEMFWHSl_EQAz6Rb28NzpiFj_n1Us5BJymiG9G6fsfmgVr86uNuKGGY74le4-een_fAWge5h5wmdcfpbsG1dWgZ_jlkQ/s1600/IMG-20210324-WA0008a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6OByI4iPJhXy1b70hAyK8Hn01euTdGkh73_qhnF-en_DuNcenEMFWHSl_EQAz6Rb28NzpiFj_n1Us5BJymiG9G6fsfmgVr86uNuKGGY74le4-een_fAWge5h5wmdcfpbsG1dWgZ_jlkQ/s320/IMG-20210324-WA0008a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The chest belonged to able-bodied seaman John Lewis</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Photo with kind permission of the owners. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1IesF6-X-eFs_TKt7swBXQbh5IaLWEV3JuJqIxqxudDBx_uz0TLGZKn1D2vomfmk7o4tCzUb6ZTqYJLmibboQQBaCGIU6pHqv8P20t3IjthkhtZo_HJtZp0S97_O-O69pM8Lvd2FGbP8/s1600/IMG-20210324-WA0007a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1IesF6-X-eFs_TKt7swBXQbh5IaLWEV3JuJqIxqxudDBx_uz0TLGZKn1D2vomfmk7o4tCzUb6ZTqYJLmibboQQBaCGIU6pHqv8P20t3IjthkhtZo_HJtZp0S97_O-O69pM8Lvd2FGbP8/s320/IMG-20210324-WA0007a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The opposite end of the chest.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Photo with kind permission of the owners. </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3dz3ymJMhnktMvXEcHUngSr3FsWGIj45WLuANwPkPaidQ_TYMMBd8WpUHwqKP3oVnyHLjYxoaRnD6rYQBGnYg_-9n1P2EXUhkeI_eqguIN7cCAJEQsPUzjJxf2Rys9zXcjJnuF6kP59M/s1600/IMG-20210324-WA0001a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3dz3ymJMhnktMvXEcHUngSr3FsWGIj45WLuANwPkPaidQ_TYMMBd8WpUHwqKP3oVnyHLjYxoaRnD6rYQBGnYg_-9n1P2EXUhkeI_eqguIN7cCAJEQsPUzjJxf2Rys9zXcjJnuF6kP59M/s320/IMG-20210324-WA0001a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Certification of service aboard the Barque "Lota" from the vessels Master</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Photo with kind permission of the owners. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK-T0OtU0JlByDA4XJlpgA2V6A4ce07lQDG1jwQNGZTR66orU27Q2VmQEY1pylXGj3QY-f-5Qejlqir-IUiNokgJFyxWZaO6aZDMEDbbJCSXk7_rpQtmZKaovgzXbA7jp7N7MatTAK8t4/s1600/IMG-20210324-WA0004a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK-T0OtU0JlByDA4XJlpgA2V6A4ce07lQDG1jwQNGZTR66orU27Q2VmQEY1pylXGj3QY-f-5Qejlqir-IUiNokgJFyxWZaO6aZDMEDbbJCSXk7_rpQtmZKaovgzXbA7jp7N7MatTAK8t4/s320/IMG-20210324-WA0004a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A telegram to Ann Lewis (wife) from the Barque "Lota"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I can only half read it at best.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Photo with kind permission of the owners. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj00UE0S1Du52kfWgLN2LkfKOzk3VefODvI73JAJ7C5TaP-Ls0vEo_grU5khjYQWcscejdEGJeT0VzGZFh30kgYNcTTxHxJn1hOHUQzosqAIvW-CA8Jzr0WODF9iAXU8ef2ipCc-nP-e9E/s1600/IMG-20210324-WA0002a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj00UE0S1Du52kfWgLN2LkfKOzk3VefODvI73JAJ7C5TaP-Ls0vEo_grU5khjYQWcscejdEGJeT0VzGZFh30kgYNcTTxHxJn1hOHUQzosqAIvW-CA8Jzr0WODF9iAXU8ef2ipCc-nP-e9E/s320/IMG-20210324-WA0002a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Certification of service aboard the vessel "Indian Empire" from the vessels Master.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Photo with kind permission of the owners. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge2NnnFNKrQ7kk4RBnhe2Ly_lTRKDOimKoLeOlnJG1VcXPODIirEhzmQlduZhhY1hDfibr7TXx617XerDzsa0dtvE5cUSLlvauOzHLWqvDHgj0Qo13cB2OrXecNsQjm4nSs5tMx3O0pxQ/s1600/IMG-20210324-WA0003a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge2NnnFNKrQ7kk4RBnhe2Ly_lTRKDOimKoLeOlnJG1VcXPODIirEhzmQlduZhhY1hDfibr7TXx617XerDzsa0dtvE5cUSLlvauOzHLWqvDHgj0Qo13cB2OrXecNsQjm4nSs5tMx3O0pxQ/s320/IMG-20210324-WA0003a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you for looking,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Take care,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Barry / The Knotty Bear</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Knotty Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01569996595936071052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7503283298058515557.post-55960783097811245622016-02-28T19:34:00.000+00:002019-06-26T21:35:35.892+00:00New Shop Items! A Beautiful Hand Braided, Knife, Tool, Wallet or Key LanyardHow Do All ;-)<br />
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I have just added a new item to my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/BearKnots?ref=hdr_shop_menu" target="_blank">Etsy Store</a><br />
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This is a Beautiful hand braided, Knife, Tool, Wallet or Key Lanyard.<br />
Made in Red, 2mm, 16 plait polyester with a small blue fleck in the pattern.<br />
Please see my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/270111941/knife-tool-wallet-or-key-lanyard-red?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">Etsy Listing.</a> for more pictures and details.<br />
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(I can make this lanyard to order, in Red, Blue, Black Fluorescent Yellow or White (see my Dragonfly Brooch listings for actual colours). Also to any length or other custom requirement, please contact me with your request)<br />
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The knife, tool, wallet or keys are attached to the end loop with a short tail (loop of cord), made fast with a sheet bend and a doubled wall knot stopper (see pictures), alternatively you can attach whatever you have with split rings or by hitching the item directly to the bottom loop of the lanyard.<br />
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The buttoned end can be attached to your belt, belt loops, bag, anything with D-Rings and so on, the uses are only limited by your imagination.<br />
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The lanyard is made up from an 8 strand square sinnet, with a 4 strand round sinnet loop in one end, the other end has a button hole braided with two, 4 strand round sinnets, and finished off with a complex rose sinnet knot button.<br />
The button is impregnated with a water proof coating to stiffen the button and make it more durable in long term use.<br />
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The total length of the lanyard is 700mm (not including Knife)<br />
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A knife / tool lanyard would have been used by a rigger, sailor or any craftsman working at height to attach their tools to their harness, belt, tool bag or other object to save loosing the tool should it be dropped, also possible saving injury or damage to persons and property below.<br />
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**Please note: the Dragon Fly Brooch, Leatherman tool, Wallet and keys pictured with this lanyard are not included with this sale, however if you like to buy the matching Dragonfly Brooch you can find it in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/258732459/dragonfly-brooch-pin-or-badge-red?ref=shop_home_active_11" target="_blank">my store</a>.**<br />
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<script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script>The same design in Blue cord. For more pictures please see here:</div>
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Thank you for looking,<br />
Barry ;-)<br />
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So, it's been a while since I did anything new on the knotting front, and when I get the urge to tie something I don't hold back!<br />
I decided to tie a long pineapple knot with a varied pattern, just to make sure I was still on top of my game.<br />
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Below is a picture the finished Pineapple Knot being examined by Buddha.<br />
I think he probably approves.<br />
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This is a 90 part x 48 bight, 6 Pass, Type 6 Pineapple Knot, with a varied interweave, tied over a beach combed fishing net float which I found on the beach near my old home town of Barrow-In-Furness<br />
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There are loops at each end formed from one long length of 10 strand trapezoidal braid U6, O2, spliced and stitched into a continuous strop.<br />
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There are two 12 part x 12 bight, 2 Pass, Type 2 Pineapple Knots sitting either side of the main knot, with a foundation of 8 bight, Single Strand Matthew Walker Knots.<br />
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All tied in 1.5mm line.<br />
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The total length is 190 mm (7.5") x 45 mm (1.75") This would make one very large and very buoyant key fob for your boat keys, or a very nice light or fan pull handle, or the grip on a dirty bag, etc. etc..<br />
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The main Pineapple Knot is actually made up from 6 separate 15 part x 8 bight Turk's-Head knots, these are all interwoven into one single knotted covering. the fact this has a varied pattern makes it that much more special.<br />
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If you are a Knot Tyer and wish to try your hand at this interweave, or at least one very similar which is easily altered to make this interweave, bearing in mind you should be at least able to tie a standard multi pass Pineapple Knot, then please check out my help tutorial here: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W2BrijqMW22gjW9TbG7Rua1bFKaYdkYP/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Pineapple Knot interweave tutorial.</a> please note, this link will open a new window!<br />
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A close up of the finished Pineapple Knot, being examined by Buddha and in my hand for an idea of size</div>
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Thank you for looking,<br />
Take care,<br />
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I have just added some more new items to my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/BearKnots?section_id=18211088&ref=shopsection_leftnav_8">Etsy Store</a> Jewellery Section.<br />
Rather than list every single item here in duplicate here are a few pictures of the items, and you can see the full details in my store. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/BearKnots" target="_blank">My Etsy Store</a><br />
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These are my beautiful Dragonfly Brooches!</div>
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Just a quickie!</div>
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I was unaware that the links to the pdf file for the below Help Tutorial were broken and the file was no longer where it was stored, </div>
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I have now uploaded the pdf to my Google Drive and the links on my <a href="http://ropeandcanvas.blogspot.co.uk/p/tutorials-help.html" target="_blank">Tutorials and Help</a> page all work again</div>
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Sorry to anyone that tried the links and found nothing of any help! And thank you to Graham for pointing this out to me :-)</div>
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I copied the tutorial information here to save you having to open yet another window :-D</div>
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Click above for the </span><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxrTZ5NkaNVkVjR6WTJLY2JOUkk/view?usp=sharing" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;" target="_blank">pdf file</a><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"> which includes the Under / Over sequence and some help pictures to enable you to add the white interweave variation to a *27 part x 24 bight 3 pass, Type 3 Pineapple knot.</span></div>
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Please note: the finished knot will be a 42 part x 48 bight, 6 pass, Type 3 Pineapple knot pictured <u><b>above.</b></u><br />
*You will need to be able to tie the mentioned 3 pass, Type 3 Pineapple knot unaided before you start.<br />
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<b><u>Below:</u></b> is a 7 pass, Type 4 knot made using the same interweave pattern.</div>
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<b><u>Below:</u></b> is a 4 pass, Type 3 knot made using a variation of the same interweave pattern.</div>
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Back in 2004 on an ice climbing trip to Ouray Colorado I happened into Ouray Toys, as any grown man would do! and found a game called Pocket Farkel (also known as 10'000 among other names) and marketed by Legendary Games inc. </div>
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This came in a little plastic box printed with the Ouray Toys logo and not only became a great souvenir of a great trip, but would become my most favorite game ever and has accompanied me on many climbing and non climbing trips over the years.</div>
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I was trying to think of a unique and personal birthday gift for my girlfriend, and as it just so happened she seemed to like Farkel too, so I decided to make her a Ply-Split Braided dice shaker cup and a fully reversible dice bag, along with a set of Chessex Vortex Dice in a nice swirly Teal colour to match the bag, also a set of instructions and some tiny 7mm dice, just for fun.</div>
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This Dice Shaker cup is based upon one that I made whilst on holiday in Kettwig Germany last year. This one is made from my own hand made, 4 strand paper cords, made with my cord making machines. the technique used to braid the cup is Ply-Split Braiding, and is Single Course Oblique Twining, SCOT for short.</div>
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This is the afore mentioned dice shaker cup which I made whilst on holiday in Kettwig, made from left over scraps of my hand made paper cords from another project. Ply-Split Braided in SCOT. pictured with multi-coloured dice.</div>
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The Prototype dice bag I made first to get the dimensions right, this one came out a little small but will do for me ;-) made from recycled fabric from old combat pants.</div>
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This Beautiful Cast Net was a labor of love and over a year in the making </div>
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The main body of the net is hand braided in 0.33mm, 19lb monofilament Nylon line.</div>
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The centre and bottom edge of the net are hand braided in 0.44mm, 32lb monofilament Nylon line.</div>
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There are over 29,000 knots in the finished net.</div>
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The actual spread diameter of the net is just over 3.65m (12ft)</div>
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The lead line is 6mm Polypropylene line, has 118 1oz lead weights on it, is 13m (43ft) in length and hand braided to the perimeter of the net.</div>
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The 24 brail lines are made from 0.70mm, 60lb monofilament Nylon line.</div>
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The horn in the centre of the net is turned from Nylatron and has Stainless Steel brail separators mounted inside, the horn is attached to the net with #18 Bonded Nylon twine. </div>
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The hand line is 9mm hollow braided Polypropylene about 30ft long with a wrist loop spliced in one end, the other end is spliced to a swivel connected to the brail lines.</div>
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Well over a hundred man hours (too many more to even count) went into the making of the practical work of art, and the price I am putting on this net is in no way close to the actual value of such work of art, in fact it is a mile off! but I am at a point where I would rather see this item enjoyed, displayed and/or used by someone that can truly appreciate its real value.</div>
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<b>P+P Via Royal Mail Special Delivery (insured) £30.00 UK mainland only.</b></div>
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This net can be purchased either via my <b style="text-align: start;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BearKnots" target="_blank">Etsy Shop</a> </b><span style="text-align: start;">or you can buy directly from me if you do not want to set up an Etsy account, and I will invoice you via paypal.</span></div>
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The tools have a solid Maple handle, covered with a beautiful Pineapple knot.</div>
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The smallest is a 35p x 30b, 5 Pass, Type 5 Pineapple knot, the next is a 36p x 32b, 4 Pass, Type 4 Pineapple knot, and the largest is a 45p x 40b, 5 Pass, Type 5 Pineapple knot.</div>
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And to see some of the items I have made using Gripfids, check out my <a href="http://ropeandcanvas.blogspot.co.uk/p/ply-split-braiding.html" target="_blank">Ply-Split Braiding</a> page</div>
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<span style="line-height: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">This bag has No eyelets installed yet, this is to give you the option of adding your own knot buttons as I have done on several of my bags, However if you would like a set of hand sewn Grommet eyelets installed, I can do this for you at an extra cost of £20.00</span></span></div>
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The body of the bag is made from 15oz cotton Duck, and is 300mm x 175mm. the canvas is fully hand seamed and the base has a double seam for durability. the body features twisted, drawn thread work, made by removing the weft from the canvas and bunching the remaining warp strands together and then twisting them into several small cords, these are further split and twisted into other cords, and some nice hard wood beads finish of the design.</div>
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The grip is of Cotton, and contains; Double Crowning, Pineapple knots in Hemp and Mathew Walker knots. The hanging loop is covered in Cotton Solomon bar. the grip has a coat of my own mixed natural bleached shellac to stiffen and help protect the grip from every day grime.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I have some Wood Fids for sale, these spikes were made by the Late Bud Brewer, a friend and fellow Knot Tyer from Colorado. </span>you can see all the details in my <b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BearKnots" target="_blank">Etsy Shop</a></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">A Fid / Marlinespike is an indispensable tool for the tying of decorative or practical knots.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Whether tightening a simple Turk's-Head knot, Splicing a hefty rope or dressing the most complicated covering knots, a hand crafted spike like this will make the job a cinch! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">A Fid / marlinespike is also a great tool for undoing tight or stuck fast knots, and with the aid of a Marlinespike Hitch is a great hand hold for tightening constrictor knots, whippings and the like.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">This Fid is turned from ? wood, (Sorry I am not sure exactly what type of wood this is) </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">This Fid is turned from a very beautiful looking wood, (sorry but I am unsure exactly what type of wood it is)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">the handle of the Fid has a nice, long Spanish Ring Knot tied just below the knob. </span></div>
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This is a must have tool for Ply-Split Braiding, and is also and ideal tool for all other kinds decorative knot work.</div>
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The Gripfid is made from seamless Stainless Steel tube, and has a long slender hollow point, which is formed in such a way that it will grip onto a cord end that is inserted into the tip. which holds the cord whilst pulling the tool back through the work piece.</div>
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This tool can also be used in a similar way to a marlinespike or Swedish fid and will make a fantastic addition to any knot tyers tool kit.</div>
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I have these tools tools in 6mm, 8mm and 10mm diameter suitable for up to 4mm, 6mm and 8mm cords respectively, some are available in longer or shorter lengths.</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">The tools are supplied with either a naked solid Maple handle, or covered with a beautiful Pineapple knot.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Below is a 5 Pass, Type 5 Pineapple knot, with a special variation of the standard interweave. </span></div>
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Above and below you can see how the tool is use for Ply-Split Braiding. </div>
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The tip of the Gripfid is easily passed through the ply's of the cords, then the cord is inserted and the tool withdrawn pulling the cord with it. and building a beautiful braid.</div>
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This tool can be used in this way for splicing as an alternative to the Swedish fid or for tying multi strand decorative knots.</div>
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Knotty Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01569996595936071052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7503283298058515557.post-12125955042972943902012-11-05T14:56:00.005+00:002012-11-24T20:31:09.543+00:00Some Marlinespikes, For Sale!<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">How Do All ;-)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><strike>I have some Marlinespikes for sale</strike>, these spikes were made by the Late Bud Brewer, a friend and fellow Knot Tyer from Colorado. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">A Marlinespike is an indispensable tool for the tying of decorative or practical knots.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Whether tightening a simple Turk's-Head knot, or dressing the most complicated covering knots, a hand crafted spike like this will make the job a cinch! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">A marlinespike is also a great tool for undoing tight or stuck fast knots, and with the aid of a Marlinespike Hitch is a great hand hold for tightening constrictor knots, whippings and the like.</span><br />
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<b><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">All of these spikes have now been sold!</span></b></div>
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Thank you all for your interest and thank you very much to all that purchased these tools, I hope you have many years of enjoyment from them, and spare a thought for the maker Bud when using them ;-)</div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">This spike is turned from Stainless Steel, and has a Tee handle in turned Stainless Steel.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The knotted decoration on the handle is a Turk's-Head knot tied in Red 1.5mm line.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The total length of the tool is 133mm or 5.25"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The knotted decoration / handle covering is a Chevron knot tied in Yellow and Charcoal 1.5mm line.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The knotted decoration / handle covering is a long 8 bight 2 colour Gaucho weave Turk'sHead knot in Olive Green and Light Green in 1.5mm line.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The knotted decoration / handle covering consists of a large Pineapple knot at the top followed by a Spanish Ring knot, and lastly a smaller Pineapple knot, all tied in small 0.8mm cream line.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The knotted decoration / handle covering is a Pineapple knot, tied in small 0.8mm Blue line.</span></div>
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Whilst waiting for a delivery today, I was browsing through some old pictures from 2005 / 2006, and came across some pictures of some nice earrings I used to make, so I thought I would share them with you.</div>
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Here are some single strand, modified 8 bight spherical Turk's-head knots, some single strand 8 plait grommet knots and some 4 Pass, Type 4 Pineapple Knots. All are made in 0.8mm braided cord, and to give an idea of size the finished knots are all around 12-15mm diameter.</div>
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Top row, single strand, modified 8 bight spherical Turk's-head knots.</div>
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Middle, 3 strand, modified 8 bight spherical Turk's-head knots.</div>
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Bottom row, 4 pass, Type 4 Pineapple Knots.</div>
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Single strand 8 plait grommet knots, and the last pair are 2 knots combined. these are all tied over the end of a finger!</div>
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Single strand 8 plait grommet knots, close up.</div>
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I made dozens of pairs of each, and either sold or gave these away as presents, so it was nice to see them again even if only the pictures ;-)</div>
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Barry ;-)</div>
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These Sailmakers Roping palms were hand made my myself using only the highest quality materials. </div>
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A Sailmakers Roping palm is used for sewing the bolt ropes on to the perimeter of a traditional sail, it is also used for sewing on heavy chafing gear of leather to the sail and for sewing in grommets and rings to the sail. The palm is also used for adding seizings, and putting palm and needle whippings onto ropes.</div>
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These palms are made with heavy leather and natural rawhide and are lined with plush goats skin. the dimpled iron (needle plate or eye) is machined from solid brass and the whole palm is hand stitched.</div>
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Once made, the palm is softened in in water and then shaped to the hand, where it takes on its Kidney Bean shape, and then worn until dry, after which the palm will be set in the perfect shape for good, or until you soften it to reshape it.</div>
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There is a new, long length of heavily waxed rayon twine joining the ends of the palms so you can secure the palm at the right size for your hand.</div>
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Postage is £3.95 Royal Mail, First Class Recorded in the mainland UK.</div>
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All other destinations will be sent by "airsure" or "international signed for" if the service is available for your location, please contact me for an accurate shipping quote if outside the UK, as shipping costs may vary considerably depending on location.<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Contact Me: </span>knotty <span style="color: red;">(dot)</span> bear <span style="color: red;">(at)</span> gmail<span style="color: red;"> (dot)</span> com</b></div>
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A knife / tool lanyard would have been used by a rigger, sailor or any craftsman working at height to attach their tools to their harness, belt, tool bag or other object to save loosing the tool should it be dropped, also possible saving injury or damage to persons and property below.<br />
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This knife / tool lanyard is made up from several complex sinnets and lanyard knots, the material is 1.25mm Polypropylene.<br />
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Lastly a fully tucked Mathew walker and a four strand round sinnet attachment loop.</div>
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The price for this item is £110.00 </div>
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Postage is £6.95 Royal Mail Special Delivery in the mainland UK.</div>
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All other destinations will be sent by "airsure" or "international signed for" if the service is available for your location, please contact me for an accurate shipping quote if outside the UK, as shipping costs may vary considerably depending on location.</div>
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<b><span style="color: red;">Contact Me: </span>knotty <span style="color: red;">(dot)</span> bear <span style="color: red;">(at)</span> gmail<span style="color: red;"> (dot)</span> com</b></div>
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Take care,</div>
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Barry ;-)</div>
Knotty Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01569996595936071052noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7503283298058515557.post-41508041646035510252012-10-26T18:38:00.002+00:002023-11-02T13:29:36.591+00:00Cotton Chest Beckets. For Sale!<div align="center"><div style="text-align: left;">How Do All ;-)</div>
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I am selling what is probably one of the most beautiful pairs of Sea Chest Beckets you may have ever laid eyes on!</div>
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The price of these Beckets is in no way a true reflection of the many hours of work involved to create such a work, they are for me, priceless!</div>
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The core of the beckets are a selvagee strop, marled, parcelled, and a puddening of canvas applied, this is then served with Tarred Marline before being covered. </div>
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The Eyes are ringbolt hitched in cotton, the legs are of needle hitching in cotton and the bails are 8 strand x 5 ply coach whipping in cotton.</div>
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The bolt is of 3 strand hemp, wormed, parcelled and served , this is covered with a leather chafing piece and 4 pinked leather washers, the ends of the bolt are finished of with painted, canvas covered manrope knots.</div>
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The finish is hand mixed, natural, Bleached Shellac.</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">The wood cleats are of Lignum Vitae, they have pilot holes drilled and also come with screws for fixing, but if you wish you could fix the cleats in the traditional way using copper rivets, (the cleats would need drilling through to do this.</span></div>
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The bag is in excellent condition and has never been used in anger, this bag has only ever come out of storage for display purposes!<br />
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The body of the bag is made from 12oz cotton Duck, and is 300mm x 175mm. the canvas is fully hand seamed and the base has a double seam for durability.</div>
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The grip is of Flax and UV reactive cord, and contains; overhand Spanish hitching, wide single strand Gaucho knots and single strand Mathew Walker knots. The hanging loop is 6 strand round braid.</div>
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The slider is a Pineapple knot, and the toggle on the base is covered with Pineapple knots.</div>
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I will not be making any more Ditty Bags ever again, so this is the last chance to own one of these much sought after hand crafted items!</div>
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When I used to cycle on one of those strange upright bike contraptions, I used to like having my keys to hand, attached to the outside of my rucksack so I did not have to take my bag off to get the keys out and open the gate and back door. </div>
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The buttoned end of the lanyard was attached to the D ring on the shoulder strap, and the keys sat in the side pole pocket. </div>
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Though I ride a proper bike now and don't need to wear the pack, I still like to carry a nice bit of knot work with me ;-)</div>
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The end of the lanyard has a 4 strand round sinnet eye which attaches to the key fob, followed by an 8 strands square sinnet. then a split button hole of two 4 strand round sinnets, a short 8 strand square sinnet and a fancy complex button knot.</div>
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The cord used is 2mm diameter. and the dragon fly brooch is an optional extra! (really just there for some pretty in the photos ;-)</div>
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The key fob is my old trusty double ender! made from scrap recycled, UV reactive Diabolo string.</div>
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An 8 strand square sinnet bracelet in 1mm line with a complex button knot.</div>
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An old Mothers day gift which I stole back to get a picture, a complex crown knot button, Sunflower ABOK #900 in 3 mm cord, fully stiffened, also with one of my Dragonfly brooches.</div>
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A selection of my Dragonfly brooches, in 2mm line, fully stiffened, with a brooch pin incorporated into the knot work, much neater than gluing it on the back.</div>
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Barry ;-)</div>
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Made with my own hand made Linen cords, total length 1100mm including buckle, width 42mm.<br />
The buckle is a stainless steel roller buckle.<br />
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The braid is a 24 strand, 4 section SCOT (single course oblique twining) braid, a 6 strand, 2 section SCOT braid keeper loop, and the end of the belt is finished with a 2 section SCOT braid.</div>
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A perfec fit! also shown with one of my conquistadors braid belt loop watch straps, I hate wearing a watch on my wrist.<br />
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Close up showing the buckle detail, the SCOT (single course oblique twining) keeper loop, which is spliced in to the belt itself, and the tip of the belt, of which the ends are all spliced back into the belt braid.<br />
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The belt can be pierced at any point along its length by pushing the prong through the braid. When you decide to change the length the old hole will close up with a simple wiggle of the braid.<br />
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Showing the very neat edge of the braid created by the Ply-Splitting process.<br />
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Showing the Braiding process in progress, using one of my hand made Grip Fids, several strands are first split with the tool and then a single cord pulled back through. This process is repeated well over 1000 times in the making of this belt.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A few weeks ago I found a Shekere in a charity shop in Eton whilst out shopping in Windsor.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It was pretty grubby and the netting was a nice shade of nicotine and coffee brown, with </span>the<span style="font-family: inherit;"> long ends of </span>the<span style="font-family: inherit;"> net hanging in a frayed mess, urgh! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">But as I am interested in all things to do with net making, no matter how tatty looking I had to have it for interests sake. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I only paid £2.00 for this item so in any state it was a real bargain.</span></div>
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I took off the beaded skirt and soaked it in a concentrated stain remover for a few hours and then poured off the almost black liquid. I then soaked it over night in a strong biological washing liquid solution and gave it a thorough rinsing.</div>
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The net came out a bright white just like new, and the beads also looked just like new.</div>
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I scrubbed the Gourd body with a mildly abrasive but non scratch citrus cleaner and the Gourd turned from a coffee stained brown to a nice orange brown colour. I also sanded the top of the opening smooth and straight as this had just been left ragged by the maker. </div>
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There was a marble stuffed into the top of the opening which took an age and some ingenuity to remove without damaging the neck of the Gourd, and then also some loose debris inside which was left from the the Gourd not being cleaned out was removed.</div>
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It was amazing what a difference this made to the tone and resonance of the gourd which was actually quite good for its 8" diameter and small opening.</div>
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I polished the Gourd body with a quality wax polish, though I could have also oiled it with Danish oil or similar, some people use a Polyurethane coating on the outside but I think it looks too unnatural and plastic, just like the beads, but they seem to be the best thing for the job.</div>
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I replaced the netting, and decided to finish the bottom of the net off with an extra row of meshes and an adjustable cord rather than the long tail of knotted cords as was original, the tone of the gourd seemed to be dampened with the long tails when hitting the bottom with the heal of the hand, you can use either method and each has a slightly different playing style.</div>
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I could have completely replaced the net with my own but for the sake of it the original net was fine, if a little unevenly tied in a coupe of places, and for £2.00 I am not complaining as I have a nice little instrument now, which also sounds pretty good for its size.</div>
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Knotty Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01569996595936071052noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7503283298058515557.post-40351379954604606782012-08-27T12:05:00.003+00:002023-11-02T13:32:38.183+00:00Ply-Split Braided Cotton & Flax Vessel.<div align="center"><strong><u><span style="font-size: large;">A Ply-Split Braided Cotton & Flax Vessel.</span></u></strong></div>
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Created using my own hand laid Cotton and Flax cords.<br />
The body of the vessel is braided in a SCOT (single course oblique twining) design in Cotton.<br />
The rim is made using a Ply-Split Darned section using my own hand made Flax cord.<br />
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Total height: 205mm.<br />
Body Diameter: 75mm.<br />
Internal Diameter: 54mm<br />
Overall Rim Diameter: 150mm.</div>
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