A Camper's Guide to Knots and Lashing - A Collection of Historical Camping Articles on Useful Knots for the Campsite

By Read Books Ltd.

This antiquarian book contains a collection of historical articles on useful knots for the campsite. This easy-to-digest and timeless guide contains a wealth of information that will be of utility to the modern outdoors enthusiast, and it would make for a great addition to collections of related literature. The chapters of this book include: “Rope, Knots and Nets”, “Knots, Hitches and Slings”, “Knots You’ll Need in Camp”, “Outdoor Life For Young Americans”, and “Knot Craft”. Many antiquarian books such as this are increasingly hard to come by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on rope, knots, and nets.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Read Books Ltd.
• Release date: Jan 29, 2013
• ISBN: 9781447483830

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KNOTS, HITCHES AND SLINGS

A GREAT deal may often depend on knowing how to tie a particular knot, and in any case a knowledge of the various types of knots and their uses is always of value in camp. In learning how to tie these, use thick cord, or rope, it is easier. Most of the knots are illustrated, and to give a clear conception of each, the ends are pointed, while the turns which fall behind are filled in with black.

Reef Knot.—This is the correct method of joining two ropes ends, and providing they are reasonably similar in thickness, they will not slip. This knot should always be used in ambulance work when tying bandages. It has the advantage of being easy to untie.

Granny Knot.—This knot should never be used, as it is likely to slip; it is often referred to as the wrong method of tying a reef knot.

Weaver’s Knot.—This is about the only knot by which two ropes of greatly differing sizes may be joined together; it is also the quickest and safest of all knots for joining thread or twine. It is used greatly in the weaving trade, hence its name; weavers usually tie it so deftly that it is difficult to follow their movements.

Double Bend or Sheet Bend.—This is the same as the above, except that the end is passed twice round the back of the loop before putting it under its own part. This gives additional security.

REEF KNOT

WEAVER’S KNOT

CARRICK BEND

GRANNY KNOT

DOUBLE BEND

FISHERMAN’S KNOT

Carrick Bend.—Used for joining tow ropes together.

Fisherman’s Knot.—A favourite knot for uniting strands of cord in the making of rope ladders. It can also be used for shortening a rope.

Half Hitch.—This is simply a turning of the end of a rope to secure it to a pole or tree. It is made more secure by turning it into Two Half Hitches. This latter will hold securely, and is the quickest and simplest way of making a rope fast to a post or ring.

Clove Hitch.—Another simple and secure knot, which will not slip itself, nor along any pole, and can easily be