Tip of the Week                    

 

November 15, 2004

 

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Knot Now…

There are two basic knots that every stack tester MUST master.  They are the Clove Hitch and the Bowline ((Boh'-Lin).  We sometimes pair a clove hitch with a half-hitch and call it a “Probe Knot”, because this is the best way to anchor a rope to a probe for hoisting.  The Bowline is used for creating a hoisting loop that can be attached to other objects when lifting, sometimes by using a carabiner.  Click on the pictures to learn more about how to tie these knots.

 

 

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Clove Hitch

Bowline

 

Practice these knots.  Find a short piece of rope or cord and tie them over and over until you can tie them in your sleep.  Turn off the lights and see if you can tie them in the dark…while wearing work gloves!  This needs to be second-nature, not only to be safe, but to be efficient during set-up and tear-down days.

 

There are, of course, other knots that can be useful in the field.  If you’re interested in becoming a knot junkie, then click on the knots below to begin your addiction.

 

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Used as a rope stopper, or on a bite to create a haul loop.

 

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A sliding knot that is commonly used to tie a tarp line to a post rail.

 

 

Taught-line hitch

 

A fancier version of the double half-hitch.

 

 

 

Rolling hitch

 

Use to tie a slider to another rope.

 

 Fisherman’s Knot

Use this to tie two ropes together.

Climber’s Overhand Knot

 

Alternative for tying two haul ropes together.

Next Week:  Putting these knots to work…Tips on Hoisting