This is definitely one that I can use. I've already put a good bit of work into my Osborne 477 and I will be wrapping the handle. This seems like a really good way to finish it up.
ark, this is what I've been looking for. I'm going to attempt it on the spherical end (I turned, looks a bit like the old light bulb) of a walking stick I'm making. THANK-YOU.
I just got my 477 last week and finished during the big snowstorm on the east coast. Thank you so much for your tutorials, the 5b13l turks head was a challenge however I stayed in it and finally executed it. Thanks again. U rule!!!keep em coming
Thank you for commenting! I must say that the base knot, the 13L5B TH is indeed something to get used to. But hey, now we have a new knot we can use and a new project :). Mark
Where did you get that flat and short lacing needle? I got one of the Tandy permalock lacing needles but it is super long in comparison to the one you're using in this video?
Really enjoy your videos. I am curious how you determine the number of leads and passes to cover an object. I have a number of different things I would like to cover.
Hey! The Advanced grid maker app/tool would be a pretty good bet for this purpose. I must admit though, that I mostly rely on gut feeling, past experience and good ol' fashioned trial and error. Learning from others also helps! I tie something I assume would fit, then improve from there. The design process may seem like it takes quite a bit of time, but you only need to do it once. Happy holidays! Mark
Marlo: First; great video’s. I’ve learned quite a bit from them. Second; in a situation where a knot starts to get too tight when adding multiple passes, Is it effective to move it to a smaller mandrel to allow more room to work? I’ve not done multiple pass knots at this point. Thanks, Donald
Hey there! It can work indeed, as long as you can handle the looser knot (usually when a knot gets tight all the strands also bunch up, with is an issue). What I recommend is to start with a sufficiently large mandrel, so that you have enough room to work with and if needed to use a thinner mandrel. I usually also use a smaller mandrel to re-tighten before I transfer the knot. Hope that helps! Mark
Thanks for the reply. I’ve become aware, due to my lack of experience, that my expansion runs tend to get bunched up in areas of a knot so I’m trying to pay more attention to my spacing and tension. If my initial 2 or 4 bight knots were not tight, the strands would move and I would lose my way and have to start over. It made expansions to 6 or 8 bights difficult. Good to know I have a plan B if I get into trouble. Donald
Hi mark, very nice tying just one question where can i find more info about 4 pass (gray one)? Can I add just 3 pass in the middle of 2 pass pineapple? Please excuse my english grettings.🖒🖒
CO45422, thank you, I was referring to the para cord fid aka...the brass looking needle thing that was attached to the para cord. I have find out they are custom made. Stay Safe...
Hey! I tie these knots mostly by understanding the pattern I am building. This comes from a systematic approach to tying knots, as well as plenty of practice. As far as books go the two I really like on the subject of turk's head knots are: - Introduction to Turk's Head Knots by Tom Hall (the name is a pen name, real name Mike Hickey) - Advanced Leatherwork Vol 2 - Round Knots and Braids by Ron Edwards. Hope that helps! Mark
This is definitely one that I can use. I've already put a good bit of work into my Osborne 477 and I will be wrapping the handle. This seems like a really good way to finish it up.
ark, this is what I've been looking for. I'm going to attempt it on the spherical end (I turned, looks a bit like the old light bulb) of a walking stick I'm making. THANK-YOU.
I just got my 477 last week and finished during the big snowstorm on the east coast. Thank you so much for your tutorials, the 5b13l turks head was a challenge however I stayed in it and finally executed it. Thanks again. U rule!!!keep em coming
Thank you for commenting!
I must say that the base knot, the 13L5B TH is indeed something to get used to. But hey, now we have a new knot we can use and a new project :).
Mark
Advanced Grid Maker app makes the 13L5B turk's head knot a breeze to tie.
Marko, I use to do this 40 years ago but I forgot how... You've answered so many questions... Thank you so much... Kenn
Ken, thank you for your kind words and straightforwardness. I learn from you as well!
Have a great day!
Mark
This isn't a knot. It's an adventure! :D
Great video! Easy enough to follow the tutorial.
Hi Marko this time you have done a BIG work,a big lesson,tnks a lot and Happy New Year,by Italy
Thank you Gaetano for your kind comments!
I wish you happy holidays as well!
Mark
Where did you get that flat and short lacing needle? I got one of the Tandy permalock lacing needles but it is super long in comparison to the one you're using in this video?
Maaaan you are the best .saludos desde ensenada baja California México.
Really enjoy your videos. I am curious how you determine the number of leads and passes to cover an object. I have a number of different things I would like to cover.
Hey!
The Advanced grid maker app/tool would be a pretty good bet for this purpose. I must admit though, that I mostly rely on gut feeling, past experience and good ol' fashioned trial and error. Learning from others also helps! I tie something I assume would fit, then improve from there. The design process may seem like it takes quite a bit of time, but you only need to do it once.
Happy holidays!
Mark
Marlo: First; great video’s. I’ve learned quite a bit from them. Second; in a situation where a knot starts to get too tight when adding multiple passes, Is it effective to move it to a smaller mandrel to allow more room to work? I’ve not done multiple pass knots at this point.
Thanks, Donald
Hey there!
It can work indeed, as long as you can handle the looser knot (usually when a knot gets tight all the strands also bunch up, with is an issue).
What I recommend is to start with a sufficiently large mandrel, so that you have enough room to work with and if needed to use a thinner mandrel.
I usually also use a smaller mandrel to re-tighten before I transfer the knot.
Hope that helps!
Mark
Thanks for the reply. I’ve become aware, due to my lack of experience, that my expansion runs tend to get bunched up in areas of a knot so I’m trying to pay more attention to my spacing and tension. If my initial 2 or 4 bight knots were not tight, the strands would move and I would lose my way and have to start over. It made expansions to 6 or 8 bights difficult. Good to know I have a plan B if I get into trouble.
Donald
Hi mark, very nice tying just one question where can i find more info about 4 pass (gray one)? Can I add just 3 pass in the middle of 2 pass pineapple? Please excuse my english grettings.🖒🖒
you are the best teacher
Can you provide link to where you purchased your paracoed fid you used in this video? Great video, Mark
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YLCHK56/
CO45422, thank you, I was referring to the para cord fid aka...the brass looking needle thing that was attached to the para cord. I have find out they are custom made. Stay Safe...
Thank you for the video
How do you remember how to do these complex knots by memory? Also what books are the best to learn from
Hey!
I tie these knots mostly by understanding the pattern I am building. This comes from a systematic approach to tying knots, as well as plenty of practice.
As far as books go the two I really like on the subject of turk's head knots are:
- Introduction to Turk's Head Knots by Tom Hall (the name is a pen name, real name Mike Hickey)
- Advanced Leatherwork Vol 2 - Round Knots and Braids by Ron Edwards.
Hope that helps!
Mark
Great! Thanks
Bien...!!!
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