Thanks for such a great review of my father's book. Very proud. Shared to my page Active Rope on Facebook, where I've followed in his footsteps and now produce bespoke bridge's, net's and fenders too. All the best Matt Jones.
Hello Matt, thanks for popping over and leaving such a great comment. I actually referred to the book only the other day, when I did a video on making a small side fender. A favourite book of mine. I am now off to look you up on FB, I will make myself known to you.
is posible obtain THE FENDER BOOK? estoy haciendo click en el libro de la pagina y no pasa nada, bueno con ningun libro... saludos desde panama. excelente libro.
Yes, you can still get the book from his son: Had the following message from Matt:- "Thanks for your enquiry. The book is stocked by the Inland Waterways Association IWA and is also available from the International Guild of Knot Tyers IGKT. Alternatively I can supply you at £12 per book plus postage payment through pay pal. Hope this helps. All the best, Matt Jones: activerope@gmail.com "
That another book on the list to buy ,I really love getting books that beifit my hobbies thanks for the info ,looking forward to you starting your knotting tutorials again
Fenders are very beautiful and should not be used just for boats. Besides I have one hanging on my garage wall, since putting it there no boat has rammed into my garage :-) Are you a knotter?
I'm not a career knotter unfortunately , i'm in the process of painting my narrowboat and thought it would be nice to replace all my fender by making them myself. I have to agree with you they are very beautiful and extremely satisfying to make. I think il keep on practising and see if anyone at my marina is interested in buying some, who knows. Thanks for the review by the way I picked up the book on amazon with your advice, I don't suppose you know of any other good fender books? Information on traditional fender making seems pretty sparse.
Actually, it turns out that the son of the guy that wrote the book is a career knot worker. He will shortly be sending me a complete fender kit to review. Keep an eye on this channel, as I will let you know if the book has been updated and also if the fender kit is value for money.
This 'book' is not quite the masterpiece that the reviewer implies. The English is poor and the spelling is worse. If you can't already tie a wall knot and a crown knot you probably won't learn them here: the drawings are monochrome; all the rope strands look the same! Finishing the fender is confusing and unnecessarily complicated. The section on half-hitching (despite the syntax and spelling) is better, and useful. The sections on the structure of rope and on knots are just fillers to make the book worth its price; it's quite expensive for a typewritten spiral-bound book. If you want knots animatedknotsdotcom is the only place to go. I was given my copy of this 'book' as a gift. It sparked my interest, and I consult it often.
Sorry, it has taken me so long to reply, only just found this comment unanswered. I will pass on your comments to the author's son, this will give him an opportunity to update the book?
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Thanks for such a great review of my father's book. Very proud. Shared to my page Active Rope on Facebook, where I've followed in his footsteps and now produce bespoke bridge's, net's and fenders too. All the best Matt Jones.
Hello Matt, thanks for popping over and leaving such a great comment. I actually referred to the book only the other day, when I did a video on making a small side fender. A favourite book of mine. I am now off to look you up on FB, I will make myself known to you.
Hi Matt... Where can i Buy Your Fathers Book...???
How can I buy a copy of your book pls email wendesmith1@bigpond.com
Sorry for late reply Wende, did you ever get an answer?
Did you ever get an answer?
No reply, though if photocopies are for sale I should love to purchase. Wende Smith , Noel Smith and Katie Smith
What country are you in and I will see what I can find for you?
high would like a copy of the fender book as i would like to make some side fenders
What country are you in John?
uk doncaster
where are you
That should be easy then, I will get hold of the authors son and ask him where he is currently selling it.
thanks i await yiour reply
is posible obtain THE FENDER BOOK? estoy haciendo click en el libro de la pagina y no pasa nada, bueno con ningun libro... saludos desde panama. excelente libro.
Try contacting Matt via this page: www.activerope.com/Contact.html Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.
Do you know where I can still get this book??? I live in the US. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Love your channel.....
Yes, you can still get the book from his son: Had the following message from Matt:- "Thanks for your enquiry. The book is stocked by the Inland Waterways Association IWA and is also available from the International Guild of Knot Tyers IGKT. Alternatively I can supply you at £12 per book plus postage payment through pay pal. Hope this helps. All the best, Matt Jones: activerope@gmail.com "
is that the same book that is for sale on the IGKT ?
It certainly looks like the same book, however I did not buy my copy from the IGKT.
That another book on the list to buy ,I really love getting books that beifit my hobbies thanks for the info ,looking forward to you starting your knotting tutorials again
Does anyone have any of The Fender Maker Phil Englishs' videos?
I can ask him, if you would like?
@@walterallen4069 I have sent him a personal message....................
If I may ask, why are you soo into fenders if you don't own a boat?
Fenders are very beautiful and should not be used just for boats. Besides I have one hanging on my garage wall, since putting it there no boat has rammed into my garage :-) Are you a knotter?
I'm not a career knotter unfortunately , i'm in the process of painting my narrowboat and thought it would be nice to replace all my fender by making them myself. I have to agree with you they are very beautiful and extremely satisfying to make. I think il keep on practising and see if anyone at my marina is interested in buying some, who knows. Thanks for the review by the way I picked up the book on amazon with your advice, I don't suppose you know of any other good fender books? Information on traditional fender making seems pretty sparse.
Actually, it turns out that the son of the guy that wrote the book is a career knot worker. He will shortly be sending me a complete fender kit to review. Keep an eye on this channel, as I will let you know if the book has been updated and also if the fender kit is value for money.
This 'book' is not quite the masterpiece that the reviewer implies.
The English is poor and the spelling is worse.
If you can't already tie a wall knot and a crown knot you probably won't learn them here: the drawings are monochrome; all the rope strands look the same! Finishing the fender is confusing and unnecessarily complicated.
The section on half-hitching (despite the syntax and spelling) is better, and useful.
The sections on the structure of rope and on knots are just fillers to make the book worth its price; it's quite expensive for a typewritten spiral-bound book. If you want knots animatedknotsdotcom is the only place to go.
I was given my copy of this 'book' as a gift. It sparked my interest, and I consult it often.
Sorry, it has taken me so long to reply, only just found this comment unanswered. I will pass on your comments to the author's son, this will give him an opportunity to update the book?