P. Bedard Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Hey everyone. I've been getting more and more interested in tying knots in steel lately. Does anyone know of a good site or book that explains this? I can make a simple, overhand knot but that's about it so far. If anyone has any info on these, I'd very much appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Che Guevara Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 check out big blu dean curfman ties some big knots and likes to talk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 A quick search of the IForgeIron Gallery I am sure there are others is you do a more indepth search of the gallery and forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnW Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 The figure 8 knot is a good one. I saw somebody put one in a hook one time. It makes a good decoration without extreme complication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatamax Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 I love tying knots in steel, it takes a bit of practice and a lot of swearing but its not that hard really. This was the first thing I ever made at home after a 1 day beginners course. My forge was a propane and air torch and some fire bricks, my anvil was a sledge held in a vice and the knot doorknob came out pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatamax Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 This Bowline in 5mm round bar I did for a friend who does a lot of climbing, just with the vice, a bit of pipe to bend it around and a propane torch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatamax Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 and this is the sissy bar i've just made for my chopper its three lengths of 5mm round bar twisted up and then the knot tied in the end. I cocked up a bit with this though I should have either twisted the bars or tied the knot the opposite way because as I started to tighten the knot the bar started to untwist, you can see it in picture no4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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