Hints for the Beginning Netmaker

[asemery]

Here are a few hints to help the beginning Net maker:
1. MAINTAIN THE PINCH. Pinch the 2 legs of the previous loop and the Working End between your thumb and forefinger
against the top of the gauge. This prevents the working end from slipping back.

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2. When you make a sheet bend, you are first forming a half hitch around the 2 strands of the loop you are tying into.
As you tighten draw the knot to the right instead of down to take out the slack. As you see the half hitch form on the
two legs gradually ease it down to your thumb and forefinger. Do not release your pinch until the half hitch is locked
into place, forming the sheet bend.
3. Keep pulling back to maintain some tension in the work.
4. The most common mistake a novice makes is letting the half hitch form below the loop being tied into.

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You can see my basic instructions at

http://www.wilderness-survival.net/f...g-Part-1-and-2

5. As indicated in the dimensions of netting needles in my instructions, the needle used MUST be narrower than the gauge
you are using. This is so that the loaded needle can pass easilly through the meshes you are tying into.

[crashdive123]

You keep this up and I'm going to have to give net making a try.

[Rick]

Good stuff as always!

[wholsomback]

Great post thanks for the info.

[finallyME]

Looks good, thanks.

[wtrfwlr]

Ok, that is exactly what I was doing with my knot, I was pulling down to tighten instead of pulling the slack out by pulling to the right. Makes simple sense now, thanks.

Crash- You really should give this a try. With your skills it would be super easy for you.

[asemery]

I tell my students to stay away from nylon twine when first attempting net making, he slippery nature of the material makes it difficult to tie a tight knot. If you want the strength of nylon try a bonded nylon (it is treated with a bonding agent that makes the knots tight) or spun nylon that has a rough surface that holds knots very well.
It is best to stay with natural material such as cotton, jute, linen, etc.
When you do use untreated nylon twine try the double or modified double sheet bend.

The double sheet bend is used when you work with slippery synthetic twine such as nylon. It locks the knot into place where a single sheet bend would not be as secure. Notice how the twine goes around both legs of the loop being tied into. This is a stock drawing of a double sheet bend.
Double Sheet Bend
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Other net makers told me that the modified double sheet bend is even beter. The second time around goes around only the right leg. The resulting knot is more compact and i think that is makes a tighter knot. Try it when you use slippery twine. Tony
Modified Double Sheet Bend
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[wtrfwlr]

Another great tip Tony, keep them coming, I'm trying to pick up on each one. Thanks!

[asemery]

Here is a close up video of the modified double sheet bend. Tony

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW6Vl...layer_embedded