Knots

[Roderick]

:unsure:

http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/575137_248282248648331_177383268_n.jpg

[trussmonkey]

pmsl

[abbotsmike]

Brilliant and so true!!

 

However, being a scout and climber, I do know how to make most of them! http://www.blue-room.org.uk/public/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif

[Rigger]

Is it a poor quality image or is the sheet bend incorrect?

 

 

[DrV]

Is it a poor quality image or is the sheet bend incorrect?

Mmm... looks like a badly formed reef knot to me.

Dave

[Ynot]

Indeed.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j40/Ynot_01/sheetbendR6_zps3f04989b.jpg

[paulears]

As a total knot failure - Ynot's picture looks useful and simple (so I could remember it) is it particularly useful or clever really - as in what kinds of uses?

[indyld]

Sheet Bend is used to tie two lines of different thickness together, end to end. It is also used in place of a Reef Knot to tie two of the same thickness, as it doesn't have the same tendency to capsize. A Sheet Bend is actually the same knot as a Bowline but without the bight.

[jonathanhill]

A sheet bend is for tying two lines together.

 

Originally, the knot was used to tie lines to the loops on sails.

 

It is stronger and more reliable than a reef knot, to which it is similar.

 

e2a: if the two lines that are being tied together are of wildly differing diameters, a double sheet bend should be used. This has the addition of a second loop on the end that tucks under itself.

[revbobuk]

Animated Knots is the place to go to learn how to tie them.

[andy_s]

I think the sheet bend is correct, but we are looking at it from the underside (compared to Tony's picture)

[indyld]

I think the sheet bend is correct, but we are looking at it from the underside (compared to Tony's picture)

Nup. A look at a higher res version shows the two red parts (in Tony's pic) exiting the bight (blue one) on the same side. They should be on opposite sides of the blue one that makes the bight ie. the jack end should tuck under itself but be OVER the bight as we are viewing it.

 

The OP image's Sheet Bend is indeed a mangled Reef or Square Knot.

[abbotsmike]

 

The OP image's Sheet Bend is indeed a mangled Reef or Square Knot.

 

It's not even mangled, it is just a reef knot!

 

Animated knots is an awesome site though.

 

You can also tie a stopper knot on a bowline/sheet bend for extra security

[Rigger]

 

 

You can also tie a stopper knot on a bowline/sheet bend for extra security

 

Surely that would defeat the purpose of a bowline? If you need something more secure, use a different knot, i.e. the correct knot for the job (whatever that may be)

[Illuminatio]

Been tying knots for years but still can't find the best one to secure a washing line (metal core, plastic outer). Perhaps a gripple?