I’m just starting in this hobby and I like the patience that you have in your Videos. I’m 75 years old and a little slower than I used to be so I appreciate your thorough explanations! Thanx, Michael
Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. I started a long time ago to "over explain" as I have one subscriber who is blind. He and his granddaughter follow the videos, he listens and she watches. He ties the knot and if he goes wrong his granddaughter corrects him. A lovely little bond must be growing between them. :-)
Glad to hear, nothing smarter than a good Turks Head. If you think you will be wanting to make different ones in the future, you may be interested in this post: igkt-solent.co.uk/make-your-own-turks-head-tool/
Thanks for the content. Somehow my notifications to your channel dropped off. I'm back on board. I find that your videos are well explained and easy to follow, you are an exceptional teacher. I usually learn on the first viewing as long as I have a length of rope or Paracord in my hands.
I have just decorated a wooden FID with this knot and found the instructions easy to understand. Finishing is a mystery but I get there in the end - in a novice way. Would send a photo but I don't know how to do that except by email! Thanks again for all your knots they are fantastic for the beginner.
Good to hear that you are now heading into the world of sore fingers!!! Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.
Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated. You may also be interested in my Blog Posts here: igkt-solent.co.uk/blog/
Morning. I love this tutorial. In fact, I enjoy all your tutorials. Really clear instructions and anecdotal information. 👍 As a Forest School leader we are always looking for interesting ways to get the kids on board with kotting
Making something interesting for kids ........... like trying to find the Holy Grail!! Give them a knife, fire, a piece of wood and a bit of of string, that usually hooks them! Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.
Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated. You may also enjoy some of these blog post: igkt-solent.co.uk/?s=turks+head&x=19&y=11
2was having trouble learning this knot from everyone else. After your video I completed my first Turks head knot on the second try! Thank you and keep up the good work!
Thanks for taking the time to share this information, I always love to hear about knots being used! The only trouble is that now everything that is round will have a Turks Head on it ;-)
If you like Turks Heads, you may enjoy some of these posts: igkt-solent.co.uk/?s=turks+head&x=0&y=0 Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.
thank you very much for this video. I have tried for such a long time to tie this "knot". This is the first video that I understand enough to be able to tie this one thank you sir ,job well done
You may also be interested in this blog post: igkt-solent.co.uk/make-your-own-turks-head-tool/ Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.
Fantastic again! I have to say, I can actually follow nearly every move your doing cause you are very good at showing and explaining your moves! Brilliant! Keep it up mate! 💪👍
@@1980thehammer There is a website that gives you loads of different TH's made with a Jig. Can be found in this post "Simple Grid" about half way down the page. Just follow that link: igkt-solent.co.uk/turks-head-chart/
Many thanks Edward, I do also cheat, as I have the Turks Head Cookbook. I think I must have bought the last ever copy. I have contacted Don a number of times, so see if he is till selling them, sadly never got a reply from him.
I very much enjoyed your tutorial. Simple and easy to follow. Plus, you're very personable. I'm looking for some type of globe knot to cover a 1 1/2" core. Do you think this knot can do that? If not, do you have any suggestions? Thank you.
Good Sir... I start with a very large THANK YOU FOR SHARING.. I LOVE HOW I CAN NOTES BUT HATE TO READ.... BUT LOVE THE CHALLENGE. THANK YOU BROTHER... Keep Breathing in deeply and cleaning
Dusting off the cobb webs in the knot tying part of my brain, Ashley's was proving no help at all. I took a look at your tutorial and about 15 mins later was looking at a bonafide Turk's head! First one I've tied in about 25 years. Now I need to renimblefy my fingers to do one in a woven nylon cord that's much smaller than the 3 strand cotton.
Remembering is the real issue. This was the main reason for me starting this channel, to remind me how to tie certain knots!! Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.
Thank you. Long time since I tied one of these. This help. I covered the handle of my swedish fid. Take forever to tighten up. Do you ever use glue or grip tape under a covering?
Actually, what I do is cover it in a finishing solution. This protects the knot, but also glues it in place. I did a video on the finishing solution I use here: th-cam.com/video/G9iI7Rm33io/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for this. I have working memory issues, so do indeed forget an oft repeated exercise . I guess if I tied more consistently it would stick with me better!
Sorry Philip I do not, but it may be worth you making or having a jig made, then you will be able to do many different Turks Heads following formulas as shown in this post: igkt-solent.co.uk/make-your-own-turks-head-tool/
Great video !! Thanks .. but I can't find anywhere video or tutorial how to make that turks head around mandrel or my hand . Because all truks heads I make, I make around my hand or mandrel.. Thanks
Many thanks for taking the time to make a comment. I did a video a long time ago on tying a Turks Head around your hand, but I think this one may be a bit basic if you are already skilled at doing it: th-cam.com/video/6pL0HHYciQc/w-d-xo.html
Searched and found your braclet video. I have a couple balls of #72 cotton cable cord so here goes! Just what I need, thank you! How much line did you use? Can I use this as a basis of a bracelet? Oh, I think with my right mind (lefty) so this is perfect for me.
When estimating the amount of line you need, loosly wrap cord around the object for each lead in the Turks Head. So as this is a 4 lead Turks Head, wrap the cord loosely around the object 4 times. Then multiply that by the number of passes you want your TH to be. In other words the one in the video is 3 passes. Clear as Mud?
I see what you mean by 5 bights, but I don't get what you mean by 4 leads. I do understand what you mean by 3 passes. Can you explain what you mean by 4 bights? Thanks.
Glad that you enjoyed hearing the dog 😉 😉 😉 I also get comments from people saying they want to hear the clock chiming too. Hope that she does like them?
I love decorative knotting using good quality natural cordage. The cordage that I use is hard lay. The lay of a rope is determined by how far it stands out. Bit like when you have a tape measure, the more your can feed out before it collapses, the better the quality. You will find that when you work with hard lay cordage, the knots look so much better. What country are you in, I will see if I can match you up with a supplier?
@@woodndrum303 In the UK, a lady called Sue Pennison makes here own cordage and does sell small quantities. If you are on Facebook, I can give you a link?
I just got to get myself some of that cord from Mikko. Is this 3 or 4mm -or- what thickness? Another comment is -can this be pulled up tight on a sphere? When you turn it in your hands at the end it looks as if a ball could be placed inside and tighten up around that. P.S. Sent you a FaceBook message with some feedback on your videos. Didn't want to write it here.
Many thanks for the feedback, I am always trying to improve and have taken your comments onboard, cheers. Yes, some people do use the Turk's head to go around a ball. The trouble is that often the ball is left exposed. With regards to cordage, I will have to go and have a measure. There is also a new kid on the block and they do cord: facebook.com/groups/1751832295108044/ Erik Van Sark
Very cool. So here's my vid Idea ok I'm going to to many to vids but the first one will be how to tie a ranger bead and then I will do another vid on a bracelet called the bootlace. How does that sound
Good for you mate, go for it. All you need to do is once a week and you should then see your subs and views start to grow shortly after that. Then build it up to twice a week and just keep up the momentum. Another good tip is to watch a few videos on how to improve your channel etc.
Loved your video as I've watched a couple of your others as well but you never show how to completely finish off the knots. What do you do with the bitter ends?
All depends on what you are doing with it. If you are covering an object, then just pull it up really tight and then cut and tuck the ends. If it is going to be a bracelet, then I would apply some seizing : th-cam.com/video/wkcVKJO8SB8/w-d-xo.html Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.
As I was doing the video I kept messing up and had to do loads of takes. I could not work out why I was having such a problem, then it struck me "WHY the hell are you doing it left handed!!!!"
Even though I am naturally left-handed I've given up trying to transpose knot tying instructions, I just tie everything right handed so when I saw this it kinda blew my mind. lol
It really depends on what you want to do with it. If you are covering an object, place it over the object and then pull up tight. Once it is nice and tight, you can cut the ends flush to the TH and they should remain secure. If however, this is going to be a bracelet, you could seize the ends on the underside of the weave.
A guy called PJ from the States made if for me, he is rather old now an no longer makes them. However, if you search for custom spikes, there are a number of people who still make them. Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.
Is the only way to finish a Turks head woggle by using glue or melting the para cord? It feels unsatisfactory to me. How were old fashioned turks head knots finished in natural fibre. I've been trawling through the youtube tutorials on making the knot and they all seem to finish it with glue or heat. Is there another more natural/pure way?
I am with you also!!! I often finish a Turks Head (if wrapped around an object) nice and tight and then cut the ends and tuck under. If you use a 3 strand cord you could do what is known as the side splice to hold it in place. Another method would be to sew or lash the end to the cordage next to it.
Catherine Not so quick this time 😀 I think the nearest to you is Martin Combs. You can contact him on email roundturn@hotmail.com let me know if this works ok for you, if not I will dig deeper? Or, there is the Marlin Spike Sailor group on FaceBook run by a John D Rae, I think he is in Canada? You could contact him through that group or put a post requesting for a supplier in your area: facebook.com/groups/403716083155503/
@@KnottingKnots thank you... I have contacted roundturn at your suggestion. I have asked him to send new coordinates if he does not have it so that I can adjust my sails acCORDingly.. I will keep you abreast of his reply. Love and Peace, Catherine
When you put it around an object, go round and and gently pull out all the slack. Then when really tights, you can cut the loosed ends flush and if necessary tuck under. Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.
Don't forget though there are a number of different ways of tying the Turk's Head. Eventually you will find the one that suits you best. Or maybe you spent so long learning a knot, you refuse to tie it any other way???
I am using a hard lay cotton cordage. Not easy to get hold of, but if you let me know what country you are in, I will see if there is a supplier near you?
Johnny Debt, Howdy; Interesting methodology for tying the knot. yet you didn't show ho to finish it for beginners something that's lacking in a majority of Turk's head how to videos and a lot of other knots as well. Devils in the details ya know. chuckle.
It rather depends on what you are using the TH for. If you are covering an object, then pull it up really tight and just cut off the loose ends. If making a bracelet, you could do some seizing: th-cam.com/video/wkcVKJO8SB8/w-d-xo.html
I don't like this way of tying this Turks head I have tried it this way but soon gave it up as too much trouble as I can tie it in the dark by a different method ,did you know that you can double any Turks head either from the bottom like a rooftops knot or from the top like a diamond knot?
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I’m just starting in this hobby and I like the patience that you have in your Videos. I’m 75 years old and a little slower than I used to be so I appreciate your thorough explanations! Thanx, Michael
Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. I started a long time ago to "over explain" as I have one subscriber who is blind. He and his granddaughter follow the videos, he listens and she watches. He ties the knot and if he goes wrong his granddaughter corrects him. A lovely little bond must be growing between them. :-)
Well done video,great teaching method. Thanks for sharing your skills!
Thank you for finally allowing me to tie this on the first try
Glad to hear, nothing smarter than a good Turks Head. If you think you will be wanting to make different ones in the future, you may be interested in this post: igkt-solent.co.uk/make-your-own-turks-head-tool/
Thanks for the content. Somehow my notifications to your channel dropped off. I'm back on board. I find that your videos are well explained and easy to follow, you are an exceptional teacher. I usually learn on the first viewing as long as I have a length of rope or Paracord in my hands.
I have just decorated a wooden FID with this knot and found the instructions easy to understand. Finishing is a mystery but I get there in the end - in a novice way. Would send a photo but I don't know how to do that except by email! Thanks again for all your knots they are fantastic for the beginner.
I absolutely love your method. You made everything so simple and easy to follows. I enjoy viewing you channel immensely. Thank you so much
Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.
Very beautiful.rhank you very much for sharing.
One of the less complicated explanations found. Thank you I even downloaded it.
Well thank you!! Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated. I assume that you are a practical knotter?
I’ve been trying to learn this for a long time. Finally got it thanks to you! Great job. You’re a great teacher.
Glad that you got it William. Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.
This is beautiful! I could see this knot being a gorgeous bangle bracelet with the right cord
Yep, used for that too. Once you learn how to tie a Turks Head, you end up covering everything!!
Glad to see a different way of tying the knot demonstrated!
Mark
Does anyone know what to Johnny? He hasn’t posted anything for awhile.
What ‘happened’, stupid autocorrect...
@@djecpambahe has been active on FB, but sadly have not noticed any new videos for a while as well.
@@Paracordguild thanks for the update.
That is a new way to tie that one for me, I was taught to use the left hand. But, all in all Good Job. Thank you.
I just started knotting and found these instructors VERY clear. Thanks.
Good to hear that you are now heading into the world of sore fingers!!! Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.
Beautiful knot. Great instructions.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. I assume that you are a decorative knotter?
Yes but just a beginner.
easy to follow. this knot finally makes sense
What do you plan on using it for?
Great teacher! This was the only video that I was successful with! You have a knack for teaching!
Glad it helped! What are you creating?
Good speed I found it very easy
Thanks!, my favourite Turks Head it has a very pleasing look to my eye.
Cheers!
Yes it is a very fine Turk's Head this one!
Thank you Johnny. ferl well done and easy t ofollow. I will give it a go.
Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated. You may also be interested in my Blog Posts here: igkt-solent.co.uk/blog/
Morning. I love this tutorial. In fact, I enjoy all your tutorials. Really clear instructions and anecdotal information. 👍
As a Forest School leader we are always looking for interesting ways to get the kids on board with kotting
Making something interesting for kids ........... like trying to find the Holy Grail!! Give them a knife, fire, a piece of wood and a bit of of string, that usually hooks them! Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.
Thanks Johnny. I made one in an old tow line from a 70 tonne bollard pull tug. Great workout!
I find that when making large mats with large diameter rope, I feel the pain in my back afterwards. Good to hear other peoples experiences!!
always enjoying watching and doing rope/chord w you
Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated. You may also enjoy some of these blog post: igkt-solent.co.uk/?s=turks+head&x=19&y=11
2was having trouble learning this knot from everyone else. After your video I completed my first Turks head knot on the second try! Thank you and keep up the good work!
Thanks for taking the time to share this information, I always love to hear about knots being used! The only trouble is that now everything that is round will have a Turks Head on it ;-)
Great video. Lost it at the 4th finger, but was able to rewind and see it. Thank you
If you like Turks Heads, you may enjoy some of these posts: igkt-solent.co.uk/?s=turks+head&x=0&y=0 Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.
thank you very much for this video. I have tried for such a long time to tie this "knot". This is the first video that I understand enough to be able to tie this one thank you sir ,job well done
You may also be interested in this blog post: igkt-solent.co.uk/make-your-own-turks-head-tool/ Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.
Great video thanks
What do you plan on using this for?
Brilliant! It worked for me first time (unusual for me!). Really nice technique!
I just love a TH, it makes a lovely finish to a project, also hides all your sins underneath it 😉 😉 😉
Thanks
Fantastic again! I have to say, I can actually follow nearly every move your doing cause you are very good at showing and explaining your moves! Brilliant! Keep it up mate! 💪👍
You may have to make yourself a TH jig next and do other variation?? 😉 😉 😉
@@KnottingKnots I've already watched your video to the TH Jig. Will be copied! 👍😉
@@1980thehammer There is a website that gives you loads of different TH's made with a Jig. Can be found in this post "Simple Grid" about half way down the page. Just follow that link: igkt-solent.co.uk/turks-head-chart/
Hi John, I like the way you tie the TH 👏🏻👍🏻
Many thanks Edward, I do also cheat, as I have the Turks Head Cookbook. I think I must have bought the last ever copy. I have contacted Don a number of times, so see if he is till selling them, sadly never got a reply from him.
Great job . Clear instructions
Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated. Are you more of a practical or decorative knotter?
@@KnottingKnots practical I used this knot for bullwhips that I have made
@@KnottingKnots wish I could leave a picture. It came out beautifully. I did an orange knot with a red swirled pinwheel for an insert at the end
If you can, please drag and drop a photo 🎀 *Show Me Your Knot-Work* 🎀: bit.ly/yourknotwork
I put some picks on that link you sent me
I very much enjoyed your tutorial. Simple and easy to follow. Plus, you're very personable.
I'm looking for some type of globe knot to cover a 1 1/2" core. Do you think this knot can do that? If not, do you have any suggestions? Thank you.
A brilliant explanation: jolly good!
............ and what are you going to cover with it?
@@KnottingKnots actually I would like to use it as a napkin holder (I hope the words are correct)
@@KnottingKnots actually I was planning to use it as a napkin holder 😊
@@64Rosso and when you have done that, you will end up covering everything with a TH, have fun doing it 😉 😉 😉
Good Sir... I start with a very large THANK YOU FOR SHARING..
I LOVE HOW I CAN NOTES BUT HATE TO READ.... BUT LOVE THE CHALLENGE.
THANK YOU BROTHER... Keep Breathing in deeply and cleaning
Hoooray, someone else who hates reading. Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.
Dusting off the cobb webs in the knot tying part of my brain, Ashley's was proving no help at all. I took a look at your tutorial and about 15 mins later was looking at a bonafide Turk's head! First one I've tied in about 25 years. Now I need to renimblefy my fingers to do one in a woven nylon cord that's much smaller than the 3 strand cotton.
Remembering is the real issue. This was the main reason for me starting this channel, to remind me how to tie certain knots!! Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.
Thank you. Long time since I tied one of these. This help. I covered the handle of my swedish fid. Take forever to tighten up. Do you ever use glue or grip tape under a covering?
Actually, what I do is cover it in a finishing solution. This protects the knot, but also glues it in place. I did a video on the finishing solution I use here: th-cam.com/video/G9iI7Rm33io/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for this. I have working memory issues, so do indeed forget an oft repeated exercise . I guess if I tied more consistently it would stick with me better!
I originally started this channel just for me to remember my knots!!
Hi Johnny, How much line did you use to make this one. Really enjoyed the video
Love your tutorials! What kind of cord are you using and where do we get it?
What country are you in, then I may be able to recommend a good supplier?
Nice. But a little bit challenging for me to work using my right hand as jig. Do you have left hand version? Thanks
Sorry Philip I do not, but it may be worth you making or having a jig made, then you will be able to do many different Turks Heads following formulas as shown in this post: igkt-solent.co.uk/make-your-own-turks-head-tool/
Great video !! Thanks .. but I can't find anywhere video or tutorial how to make that turks head around mandrel or my hand . Because all truks heads I make, I make around my hand or mandrel.. Thanks
Many thanks for taking the time to make a comment. I did a video a long time ago on tying a Turks Head around your hand, but I think this one may be a bit basic if you are already skilled at doing it: th-cam.com/video/6pL0HHYciQc/w-d-xo.html
I found this confusing. I tie this knot around my 2 fingers. It's a lot faster and I'm not frustrated. Good video though! Thank you for sharing!
You are always so nice! Thank you once again for leaving a comment. Have I seen any of your work, would love to if I haven't?
Please RaeAnn Uria, how you tie this knot around 2 finger. Can you send me some picture or tutorial. Couse I can't find that tutorial nowhere.. Thanks
Searched and found your braclet video. I have a couple balls of #72 cotton cable cord so here goes! Just what I need, thank you! How much line did you use? Can I use this as a basis of a bracelet? Oh, I think with my right mind (lefty) so this is perfect for me.
When estimating the amount of line you need, loosly wrap cord around the object for each lead in the Turks Head. So as this is a 4 lead Turks Head, wrap the cord loosely around the object 4 times. Then multiply that by the number of passes you want your TH to be. In other words the one in the video is 3 passes. Clear as Mud?
Johnny Debt I see, said thr blind man. TY
I see what you mean by 5 bights, but I don't get what you mean by 4 leads. I do understand what you mean by 3 passes. Can you explain what you mean by 4 bights? Thanks.
This post on Turks Heads bights leads and passes may help you: igkt-solent.co.uk/turks-head-bights-leads-passes/
What, no dreaming dog in this one? ;) Anyway, Making the boss lady napkin rings and this is the pattern she liked. Thanks!
Glad that you enjoyed hearing the dog 😉 😉 😉 I also get comments from people saying they want to hear the clock chiming too. Hope that she does like them?
I've been missing in action for quite a while, but I'm back again now.
Neat still working on this, but using paracord is harder what is the cord you use it has some ‘stiffness’ which might help me work on this.
I love decorative knotting using good quality natural cordage. The cordage that I use is hard lay. The lay of a rope is determined by how far it stands out. Bit like when you have a tape measure, the more your can feed out before it collapses, the better the quality. You will find that when you work with hard lay cordage, the knots look so much better. What country are you in, I will see if I can match you up with a supplier?
@@KnottingKnots Sorry should have said Ayrshire West Scotland UK
@@woodndrum303 In the UK, a lady called Sue Pennison makes here own cordage and does sell small quantities. If you are on Facebook, I can give you a link?
I just got to get myself some of that cord from Mikko. Is this 3 or 4mm -or- what thickness?
Another comment is -can this be pulled up tight on a sphere? When you turn it in your hands at the end it looks as if a ball could be placed inside and tighten up around that.
P.S. Sent you a FaceBook message with some feedback on your videos. Didn't want to write it here.
Many thanks for the feedback, I am always trying to improve and have taken your comments onboard, cheers. Yes, some people do use the Turk's head to go around a ball. The trouble is that often the ball is left exposed. With regards to cordage, I will have to go and have a measure. There is also a new kid on the block and they do cord: facebook.com/groups/1751832295108044/ Erik Van Sark
Very cool.
So here's my vid Idea ok I'm going to to many to vids but the first one will be how to tie a ranger bead and then I will do another vid on a bracelet called the bootlace.
How does that sound
Good for you mate, go for it. All you need to do is once a week and you should then see your subs and views start to grow shortly after that. Then build it up to twice a week and just keep up the momentum. Another good tip is to watch a few videos on how to improve your channel etc.
Johnny Debt ok thx man
Loved your video as I've watched a couple of your others as well but you never show how to completely finish off the knots. What do you do with the bitter ends?
All depends on what you are doing with it. If you are covering an object, then just pull it up really tight and then cut and tuck the ends. If it is going to be a bracelet, then I would apply some seizing : th-cam.com/video/wkcVKJO8SB8/w-d-xo.html Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.
Thanks for the reply I think I've got it now!
Really Johnny? Left handed? Now you are just showing off. ;-P
Nicely done.
As I was doing the video I kept messing up and had to do loads of takes. I could not work out why I was having such a problem, then it struck me "WHY the hell are you doing it left handed!!!!"
Even though I am naturally left-handed I've given up trying to transpose knot tying instructions, I just tie everything right handed so when I saw this it kinda blew my mind. lol
I will pretend that I was only thinking of *you!*
Very understandable. How do you finish your knot?
It really depends on what you want to do with it. If you are covering an object, place it over the object and then pull up tight. Once it is nice and tight, you can cut the ends flush to the TH and they should remain secure. If however, this is going to be a bracelet, you could seize the ends on the underside of the weave.
Where did you get your marlin spike from? I cant find one like it. the French Whip really adds to it :)
A guy called PJ from the States made if for me, he is rather old now an no longer makes them. However, if you search for custom spikes, there are a number of people who still make them. Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.
recognise the chord :-)
Can you link to a video that show how to finish it? You are gluing the strands at the end or...
I would first ask what you are intending to use this Turks Head for?
Johnny Debt I put it at the top of a mini-fender (my first, thanks to your video).
It's tough learning from a leftie, but I got it!
Yes, that is always a massive issue when it comes to knotting. Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.
Is the only way to finish a Turks head woggle by using glue or melting the para cord? It feels unsatisfactory to me. How were old fashioned turks head knots finished in natural fibre. I've been trawling through the youtube tutorials on making the knot and they all seem to finish it with glue or heat. Is there another more natural/pure way?
I am with you also!!! I often finish a Turks Head (if wrapped around an object) nice and tight and then cut the ends and tuck under. If you use a 3 strand cord you could do what is known as the side splice to hold it in place. Another method would be to sew or lash the end to the cordage next to it.
so wonderful... what type of rope are you using? It looks perfect !! Where do you get it from ? Love and Peace , Catherine
What country are you in and I will tell you who your closest supplier may be. The rope that I am using is a hard lay cotton.
@@KnottingKnotsthank you for replying so quickly ! I live in Vancouver Canada
Catherine Not so quick this time 😀 I think the nearest to you is Martin Combs. You can contact him on email roundturn@hotmail.com let me know if this works ok for you, if not I will dig deeper? Or, there is the Marlin Spike Sailor group on FaceBook run by a John D Rae, I think he is in Canada? You could contact him through that group or put a post requesting for a supplier in your area: facebook.com/groups/403716083155503/
@@KnottingKnots thank you... I have contacted roundturn at your suggestion. I have asked him to send new coordinates if he does not have it so that I can adjust my sails acCORDingly.. I will keep you abreast of his reply. Love and Peace, Catherine
Great video, but how do you “hide “ the ends?
When you put it around an object, go round and and gently pull out all the slack. Then when really tights, you can cut the loosed ends flush and if necessary tuck under. Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.
Looks difficult to follow but then I'm thick. Will get some cordage and give it a go
Don't forget though there are a number of different ways of tying the Turk's Head. Eventually you will find the one that suits you best. Or maybe you spent so long learning a knot, you refuse to tie it any other way???
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Will you be making one now?
What kind of cordage are you using?
I am using a hard lay cotton cordage. Not easy to get hold of, but if you let me know what country you are in, I will see if there is a supplier near you?
I love how you keep saying "object" like you're trying to hide what it is you're putting the collar on. Whatever could it be, hmmm?
Western
Western? Cowboy or points on the compass?
Johnny Debt, Howdy; Interesting methodology for tying the knot. yet you didn't show ho to finish it for beginners
something that's lacking in a majority of Turk's head how to videos and a lot of other knots as well.
Devils in the details ya know. chuckle.
It rather depends on what you are using the TH for. If you are covering an object, then pull it up really tight and just cut off the loose ends. If making a bracelet, you could do some seizing: th-cam.com/video/wkcVKJO8SB8/w-d-xo.html
@@KnottingKnots Howdy; Thank you very much Sir. Wasn't sure and my father always said to
ask an expert whenever I have questions of this nature.
I don't like this way of tying this Turks head I have tried it this way but soon gave it up as too much trouble as I can tie it in the dark by a different method ,did you know that you can double any Turks head either from the bottom like a rooftops knot or from the top like a diamond knot?
Well, I did not know that, must look it up....................
Completely lost 5 min in. Im out
Noooooooooooooo, come back??? ;-)