Activity for Lyndon Whiteâ€
| Type | On... | Excerpt | Status | Date |
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| Edit | Post #41880 | Initial revision | — | over 4 years ago |
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Securing things to spars with a wire Cocky's Hitch I remember about a decade ago, my grandfather taught me a particular wire "knot". He called it a Cocky's Hitch. I remember the first step was to take a length of thick fencing wire and fold it in half. and the last step was to put a screw driver though the bight, and twist -- wrapping it around the o... (more) |
— | over 10 years ago |
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A: Which mid-line knot is best suited for a trucker's hitch? My standard habit is a figure-8 on the bight. Why? You can't screw it up. (You can tie a slip knot backward and have it not work) This means it is easier to explain to someone how to tie. it is fairly easy to untie. Just bend it over and break it's back (A marlin spike or a fid may help). Howeve... (more) |
— | over 10 years ago |