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Diabolical Artificer · 13th Feb 2019, 12:34 pm

I use this method myself using artificial rawhide, mainly because it's very strong and I have a big roll of it. I start with a constrictor knot, which is just a clove hitch really with an extra turn. I then use a sort of blanket stitch for most of the lacing, or in other words a running granny not type thing. I put clove hitch in every 10 turns or so to keep the completed lacing from slipping, finishing off with a constrictor knot. I put a little dab of super glue on the knot, just in case.

Andy.

13th Feb 2019, 12:34 pm	#16
Diabolical Artificer Dekatron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sleaford, Lincs. UK. Posts: 7,662	Re: Traditional ways of tying cables together. I use this method myself using artificial rawhide, mainly because it's very strong and I have a big roll of it. I start with a constrictor knot, which is just a clove hitch really with an extra turn. I then use a sort of blanket stitch for most of the lacing, or in other words a running granny not type thing. I put clove hitch in every 10 turns or so to keep the completed lacing from slipping, finishing off with a constrictor knot. I put a little dab of super glue on the knot, just in case. Andy. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Curiosity hasn't killed this cat...so far.