Standard Knots

Objectives LL earn how to tie and what are the functions of the following knots. –T–Thumb knot –F–Figure-of-8 knot –R–Reef Knot –S–Sheet Bend –S–Sheepshank –C–Clove Hitch –M–Marlinspike –T–Timber Hitch –R–Round turn 2 half hitch

Caring For Rope AA good rope is expensive and should not be handled carelessly. KK eep it clean and free of mud or grease. If it is damp, do not coil or store it until it is thoroughly dried out. AA lways keep it in a dry place. It should never be thrown into a corner to tangle and kink. WW hen a job is finished, the rope should be placed where it will be available instantly, if necessary, and should be coiled so that it will pay out smoothly when needed.

Thumb Knot AA stopper knot for THICK ropes

Figure-Of-8 Knot AA stopper knot for THIN ropes

Reef Knot TT o tie together 2 ropes of the SAME THICKNESS.

Sheet Bend TT o tie together 2 ropes of the DIFFERENT THICKNESS.

Sheepshank TT o shortened a rope which is fastened at both ends.

Clove Hitch TT o tie a rope to a pole –S–Start a lashing

Marlinspike TT o make a ladder AA lso used to make a loop in the guideline when building flagpole.

Timber Hitch TT o tie a rope to a log and drag it.

Round Turn 2 Half Hitch TT o tie a rope to a tree trunk when you want to prevent something from escaping on the other end of the rope.

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