Des Pawson: The Complete Visual Guide to Knots.
It's a book, no batteries required. Go outdoors with assorted ropes and cords, sit in the middle of nowhere (or close to it) and do stuff to learn it.
I've got another text on fishing knots, Bimini Hitch and all.
Bought it killing time in an airport book store. Fascinating stories of deep sea big trophy fishing.
I really enjoyed relearning rope splicing from my days on a boat more than 1/2 a century ago. You need a couple of fids.
Next, I want to learn to make really good lashing designs and repairs to a couple of bamboo bar stools for my kitchen. Size 18 tarred nylon ocean seine fish net twine is easy to get here.
I'd like to make a square yard of 2" netting, too.
It's a book, no batteries required. Go outdoors with assorted ropes and cords, sit in the middle of nowhere (or close to it) and do stuff to learn it.
I've got another text on fishing knots, Bimini Hitch and all.
Bought it killing time in an airport book store. Fascinating stories of deep sea big trophy fishing.
I really enjoyed relearning rope splicing from my days on a boat more than 1/2 a century ago. You need a couple of fids.
Next, I want to learn to make really good lashing designs and repairs to a couple of bamboo bar stools for my kitchen. Size 18 tarred nylon ocean seine fish net twine is easy to get here.
I'd like to make a square yard of 2" netting, too.
