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Figure-eight knot The figure-eight knot or figure-of-eight knot is a type of knot. It is very important in both sailing and rock climbing as a method of stopping ropes from running out of retaining devices.
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Gordian knot The Gordian Knot is a legend of associated with Alexander the Great. It is often used as a metaphor for a problem which has no easy or obvious solution.n Phrygia (modern Turkey), there was a legendary prophesy about a unique knot which could only be loosened by the man who would rule all of Asia.
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Basic Knots 1 Demonstrate setting up a tent or dining fly using two half-hitches and a taut-line hitch. 2  Show how to tie a square knot and explain how it is used. 3  Tenderfoot #4b. 4  Demonstrate you know how to tie the following knots and tell what their uses are: two half hitches and the taut-line hitch.
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How To Tie a Butterfly knot to create loops in rope midpoints Also useful for making non-slip loops in the middle of a rope to attach carabiners to provide purchase points for a winch line – essential in canoe rescue work. It can take a load in any of the three directions, independently or together. The knot can also be used to isolate a damaged section of a rope. 1. Twist the rope into the shape of an 8. 2. Fold the top down to the bottom... 3. And up and out through the lower opening in the 8.
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Figure 8 (Flemish) Knot However, the Figure 8 is important to climbers because it is the basis for tying the Figure 8 Bend (Rope Join) , the Figure 8 Loop Follow Through, and the Double Figure 8 Loop. Disclaimer: Any activity that involves ropes is potentially hazardous. Lives may be at risk-possibly your own.
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Figure-eight knot The figure-eight knot or figure-of-eight knot is a type of stopper knot. It is very important in both sailing and rock climbing as a method of stopping ropes from running out of retaining devices.
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Bowline Bowline One of the most useful knots you can know. The Bowline forms a secure loop that will not jam and is easy to tie and untie.The Bowline is most commonly used for forming a fixed loop, large or small at the end of a line. Tried and tested over centuries, this knot is reliable, strong and stable. Even after severe tension is applied it is easy to untie.he Bowline forms a secure loop that will not jam and is easy to tie and untie. The Bowline is most commonly used for forming a fixed loop, large or small at the end of a line. Tried and tested over centuries, this knot is reliable, strong and stable. Even after severe tension is applied it is easy to untie.
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- The Gordian Knot is a legend of Phrygian Gordium associated with Alexander the Great. It is often used as a metaphor for an intractable problem (disentangling an impossible knot) solved easily by cheating or thinking outside the box (cutting the Gordian knot):
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- Sailors use this knot in most cases, not for bend support, where the smaller overhand is used, or in rope, but for a permanent small stopper. To tie a Figure Eight Knot: Interlock the overhand loops. The running part then goes through the eye of one loop and the standing part goes through the eye of the other loop.ailors use this knot in most cases, not for bend support, where the smaller overhand is used, or in rope, but for a permanent small stopper. To tie a Figure Eight Knot: Interlock the overhand loops. The running part then goes through the eye of one loop and the standing part goes through the eye of the other loop.
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Eight Disciplines Problem Solving Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (June 2009) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) Eight Disciplines (8Ds) Problem Solving is a method developed at Ford Motor Company used to approach and to resolve problems, typically employed by engineers or other professionals. Focused on product and process improvement, its purpose is to identify, correct, and eliminate recurring problems.
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- Even seamen find it hard to clearly define the terms knot, bend, and hitch because their functions overlap like the bowline knot and many other instances. In general, however, the terms may be defined as follows: Knots. Knots are used to form eyes or to secure a cord or line around an object, such as a package. In other words, the line is bent to itself. Hitches. Hitches are used to bend a line to or around an object, such as a ring, spar, or stanchion. Bends. Bends are used to secure two lines together. All Navy personnel should know the square knot, bowline, single- and double-becket bends, round turn and two half hitches, and clove hitch.
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Figure-eight knot Figure-eight loop [edit]. The figure-eight loop is used like an overhand loop knot. This type of knot can be used in prusik climbing when used in conjunction with a climbing harness, a climbing rope, and locking carabiner designed for climbing, to ascend or descend with minimal equipment and effort.he figure-eight bend knot is used to  splice  together two ropes, not necessarily of equal diameter.
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Newsletter Windsor Knot Step by Step Instructions. The Windsor Knot is a thick, wide and triangular tie knot that projects confidence. It would therefore be your knot of choice for presentations, job interviews, courtroom appearances etc. It is best suited for spread collar shirts and it’s actually quite easy to do.
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Black knot Black knot is a disease that is most severe on cultivated crops in orchard and ornamental planting situations. Black knot appears to be a minor problem on Prunus species found in forest situations, where susceptible trees are surrounded by many nonsusceptible species of trees.
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- These knots are especially good for nylon monofilament, the most commonly used line for all fishing. KNOTS TO TIE ON HOOKS, LURES, RIGS Knots to tie a fishing line to a hook or lure are the basic and used in all fishing. IMPROVED CLINCH KNOT-This is a variation of an older clinch knot.
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Double Overhand Stopper 0 item in Cart. Double Overhand Stopper The double overhand knot makes a good stopper knot to tie at the end of a rope. It is easy to tie and makes a fairly bulky knot. Other good choices for the task of stopper knot are the figure eight and Ashley's Stopper. item in Cart. Double Overhand Stopper The double overhand knot makes a good stopper knot to tie at the end of a rope. It is easy to tie and makes a fairly bulky knot. Other good choices for the task of stopper knot are the figure eight and Ashley's Stopper.
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Arbor Knot (Canadian Jam Knot) In fact the Arbor Knot is really based on a noose knot and, therefore, pulling tightens it. The same knot is used in Bushcraft under the name Canadian Jam Knot where a light rope, e.g., paracord, is being used to compress a load such as a sleeping bag or is used as the first step in creating a lashing.
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Square Knot (Reef Knot) When the Square (Reef) Knot is used it is common to add additional Half Knots as security-a tribute to how unsatisfactory a knot it is. A better alternative may be to use two Surgeon's Half Knots, which make better binding knots for each stage and a secure final knot.
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A Climber's Guide to the Figure Eight Follow Through Knot Show All Items. Rock climbers usually have an arsenal of knots they know how to tie, but none are as frequently used as the figure eight follow through. The figure eight follow through secures the climber to the rope through their harness and acts as their protection from hitting the ground when falling.
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- Depending on how many knots are in each square inch (50 to 160 knots per inch is typical, 400 per square inch is remarkable), it can take more than a year for one weaver to complete a 9x12 rug. Wool, silk and cotton are the three primary materials that are used to make a hand-knotted rug. Wool is the most used material.
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Knots Tutorial The basic knot for terminating stringing material. This knot lets you end your piece for use with a bead tip. You can also use this knot to connect threads going in the same direction. For example, this is how you tie the threads together when starting a kumihimo piece. How: Make a loop with the thread or group of threads, and pass the end through the loop.
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Overhand Knot Overhand Knot. The overhand knot is used at the end of ropes to prevent their unraveling and as the commencement of other knots such as a simple noose, overhand loop, angler's loop, fisherman's knot and a water knot. It is a very secure knot and should be used when you want a knot that is permanent. While it seems so simple this knot is important, as it is frequently used in fastening the ends of yarns and strands in splicing, whipping, and seizing.
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- exists and is an alternate of . Knot is the generic term that includes hitches, bends, and stoppers. Hitches are used to tie a line (rope) to another object, Bends are used to tie two lines (ropes) together, and stoppers are used to stop a line from slipping (usually at the end of a line). Just remember you tied your horse to the hitchin(g) post. Knot is the generic term that includes hitches, bends, and stoppers. <b><i>Hitches</i></b> are used to tie a line (rope) to another object, <i><b>Bends</b></i> are used to tie two lines (ropes) together, and <b><i>stoppers</i></b> are used to stop a line from slipping (usually at the end of a line).
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Quaternary Celtic Knots Meaning Meaning of Celtic Four-Cornered Knot Quaternary celtic knot meanings are upon the era, region, and artist of the design's inception (yes, more variables). Here are a few meaning possibilites of your Quaternary knot design... 1  Indication of the four directions: North, South, East, West.  Indication of the four seasons.
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A Look at Tying Rebar Wrap and Saddle: A one and a half loop around the steel adds a bit more security and rigidity, but it is finished the same as the standard saddle tie. Figure Eight Tie: This is an alternative to the Wrap and Snap, and is a very secure tie for vertical reinforcement.
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- The Clinch Knot is the basic fly to tippet knot for trout fishing. It's best in diameters under 20 lb test. See detailed instructions below for each step in tying the Clinch Knot. 1  Pass the tippet through the eye of the hook. 2  It doesn't matter whether you come from above or below.