Great question and I should really have covered that! The idea behind them is to help gauge the size of the rope you make. So for example if you want ropes for size 14 hooks you make the rope X notches long. For a size 12 more etc. So if you pay attention to that and learn your measurements then you can waste less. They can also help you set your taper…so you plot to decrease the fur applied within X notches. I have to say I am not great at doing this and using them in such a detailed way. It is key to understand that Leisenring is a product of the Great Depression and so a long lasting fly and efficient use of materials was important.
Old school - James Leistering.. well done, thanks for sharing. Great videos Adam.
That was a great video, well done. I do have a question though, how are the line of holes/notches on top utilized ?
Great question and I should really have covered that! The idea behind them is to help gauge the size of the rope you make. So for example if you want ropes for size 14 hooks you make the rope X notches long. For a size 12 more etc. So if you pay attention to that and learn your measurements then you can waste less. They can also help you set your taper…so you plot to decrease the fur applied within X notches. I have to say I am not great at doing this and using them in such a detailed way. It is key to understand that Leisenring is a product of the Great Depression and so a long lasting fly and efficient use of materials was important.
@@flyanorak OK. Thanks for that explanation.
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