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Doubt this is same knot but sorta similar.
https://l-36.com/button_knot_top.php
I'm not sure if these pictures would be enough for me to learn without Brion walking me thru; I might opt for something with seized ends also.
I don't think of the Chinese Button Knot as having a loop, at least not when I've tied it per Ashley Book of Knots (ABoK) #599.
May I suggest ABoK #787 the Sailor's Knife Lanyard Knot?
Note the two top-left drawings in the 787 picture are for ABoK #786.
The Sailor's Knife Lanyard knot is almost identical to the Chinese Button Knot, but has that loop I think you'd need.
If you're just looking for a big knot, I'm also a fan of ABoK #1142, the Jar Sling Knot, whichis designed to go around a bottle, but makes a pretty big ball itself. Tying it per Ashley is sort of like a magic trick and I've always found it very satisfying with it comes together correctly. (I'm told there's a easier way to tie online somewhere, but I think that would take some of the fun out of it for me at this point.)
Knots in modern high-tech stuff can creep a bit, so I'd mark the tails where they came out of the knot and check for creep after each of the first several heavy loads.
The San Francisco Public Library has a copy of the Ashley Book of Knots.
https://sflib1.sfpl.org/search~S1?/...shley+Book+of+Knots&searchscope=1&SORT=D&1,1,
It's the kind of book that has
* Chapter 3: Knob Knots, Single-Strand Stopper or Terminal Knots, page 83
* Chapter 4: Knob Knots, Single-Strand Lanyard Knots, page 93
* Chapter 5: Knob Knots, Single-Strand Button Knots, page 101
* Chapter 6: Knob Knots, Multi-Strand Stopper or Terminal Knots, page 115
* Chapter 7: Knob Knots, Multi-Strand Lanyard Knots, page 129
* Chapter 8:Knob Knots, Two-Strand Lanyard Knots, page 139
* Chapter 9: Knob Knots, Multi-Strand Buttons, Tied in Hand, page 155
* Chapter 10: Knob Knots, Multi-Strand Buttons, Tied in Hand, page 165
So I'm sure that if you borrow it, you'll find several to your liking.
May I suggest ABoK #787 the Sailor's Knife Lanyard Knot?
Note the two top-left drawings in the 787 picture are for ABoK #786.
The Sailor's Knife Lanyard knot is almost identical to the Chinese Button Knot, but has that loop I think you'd need.
If you're just looking for a big knot, I'm also a fan of ABoK #1142, the Jar Sling Knot, whichis designed to go around a bottle, but makes a pretty big ball itself. Tying it per Ashley is sort of like a magic trick and I've always found it very satisfying with it comes together correctly. (I'm told there's a easier way to tie online somewhere, but I think that would take some of the fun out of it for me at this point.)
Knots in modern high-tech stuff can creep a bit, so I'd mark the tails where they came out of the knot and check for creep after each of the first several heavy loads.
The San Francisco Public Library has a copy of the Ashley Book of Knots.
https://sflib1.sfpl.org/search~S1?/...shley+Book+of+Knots&searchscope=1&SORT=D&1,1,
It's the kind of book that has
* Chapter 3: Knob Knots, Single-Strand Stopper or Terminal Knots, page 83
* Chapter 4: Knob Knots, Single-Strand Lanyard Knots, page 93
* Chapter 5: Knob Knots, Single-Strand Button Knots, page 101
* Chapter 6: Knob Knots, Multi-Strand Stopper or Terminal Knots, page 115
* Chapter 7: Knob Knots, Multi-Strand Lanyard Knots, page 129
* Chapter 8:Knob Knots, Two-Strand Lanyard Knots, page 139
* Chapter 9: Knob Knots, Multi-Strand Buttons, Tied in Hand, page 155
* Chapter 10: Knob Knots, Multi-Strand Buttons, Tied in Hand, page 165
So I'm sure that if you borrow it, you'll find several to your liking.
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Good knot stuff, thanks.
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Hull and cabin top are one! Out of over 170 CNC-cut parts, there are only 3 left.
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Locker lids hinges and gaskets sorted.
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Hatchboards sorted.
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Nice write-up from Jackie but I might be in trouble with the Potter Yachters for disparaging remarks. Hope I don't get jumped at a microcruiser event.
https://yachtsmanmagazine.com/what-i-saw-by-jackie-philpott-15/
https://yachtsmanmagazine.com/what-i-saw-by-jackie-philpott-15/
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Starboard seat and oarlock glued in, rounded over and carbon tape applied.
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Its been fun to take a break from sanding and figure out the deck layout.
Tack, Main Halyard, Downhaul, Snotter, Spin Halyard
Tack, Main Halyard, Downhaul, Snotter, Spin Halyard
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Double-sided Mizzen Sheet, Downhaul and Snotter. Mainsheet Traveler.
The cut-outs will be sheet bags.
The cut-outs will be sheet bags.
Very exciting! Sailing gear instead of hull construction.
Are masts and sails and all that other stuff ready to go when the last hardware gets mounted?
Launch details would be nice when it is time.
Ants
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Thanks Ants,
Sails are not done but everything else is. A launch date will be announced.
All of the water ballast plumbing is installed. That would have been a real chore to do after the cockpit seat is glued down.
The vents at the top of the ballast tanks.
Sails are not done but everything else is. A launch date will be announced.
All of the water ballast plumbing is installed. That would have been a real chore to do after the cockpit seat is glued down.
The vents at the top of the ballast tanks.
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I can roll the boat out on the sidewalk and turn it around by myself, but the cradle is complaining. Had a bit of a breakdown yesterday with 100% sidewalk blockage for an hour. This was before the next 90 degree spin.
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Part #86, the port cockpit seat is being fitted. The last of some 170 parts.
For Stitch and Glue boats, can that be the Whisky Plank?
I think we'll have a little Whisky when this get glued down.
For Stitch and Glue boats, can that be the Whisky Plank?
I think we'll have a little Whisky when this get glued down.
If I were closer to the boat shop, there would be an overabundance of whiskey for the celebration. From Bodfish, support is provided by digital comments and vicarious consumption.
Per the Philpott interview, when the Missouri Breaks hits the planning stage, please contact me during the planning. The journey has been awaiting the proper details to make it happen. An assortment of companion vessels await the call and the voyage.
Does the neighborhood know how they are teased by your efforts?
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Congrats to all the Transpacers!
The non skid turned out well. I used Soft Sand and the broadcast/recover method rather than mixing it in with the paint. Just a couple drops of black in the Pennant Topside paint to get the non skid a bit darker.
The non skid turned out well. I used Soft Sand and the broadcast/recover method rather than mixing it in with the paint. Just a couple drops of black in the Pennant Topside paint to get the non skid a bit darker.
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Another advantage of this water based paint is you can use Frogtape for some nice sharp lines.
Unfortunately System Three stopped making Pennant Topside paint. Shame, as it's nice to work with. I was able to get a final gallon from them to finish the project.
https://youtu.be/cDqmLUJrOuE
Unfortunately System Three stopped making Pennant Topside paint. Shame, as it's nice to work with. I was able to get a final gallon from them to finish the project.
https://youtu.be/cDqmLUJrOuE