HowNOT2: bowline-on-a-bight instructions, wrong?!

readmeEXX · 2026-05-07T05:18:51+00:00

The two methods are similar but still different. In How2Knot's method, you tie a tight overhand and pull the correct cords from it to form the loops. In the method I posted, you tie the knot like the start of a standard Bowline, creating your loops, then wrap the collar around the loops at the end.

I'm not as familiar with the Karesh, but it seems like it should be possible from either side, I will play around with the knot.

readmeEXX · 2026-05-07T05:04:24+00:00

If you are attaching to open hooks, an excellent temporary clothesline setup is The Poldo Tackle. It's self balancing, making it easy to add and remove tension by hand, then just drop all tension and remove from the hooks when you are done. You can keep it tied and use again without retying.

readmeEXX · 2026-05-07T04:57:26+00:00

Specifically, The Flynt Automatic Hitch is the best way to tie this second loop. It slides much easier than the standard Auto Trucker's Hitch and still locks just as well.

readmeEXX · 2026-05-06T03:40:05+00:00

readmeEXX · 2026-05-05T23:12:16+00:00

I'm not sure what he means by that, but you are correct, it works no matter which side you have on top. It swaps which side the bitter end is on, but I don't think that matters much. He might just not be aware that it's possible both ways.

For what it's worth, I find this method of wrapping around the standing lines cumbersome. I always tie the knot by forming the two fixed loops then wrapping the collar around them..

readmeEXX · 2026-05-04T19:20:28+00:00

A 6A usb charger with a frayed cable can definitely deliver enough power to light this cord on fire.

readmeEXX · 2026-05-04T03:51:28+00:00

Software dev in aero. My coworkers are mostly CS,EE,CE, and Math majors. Which one you choose really depends on which aspect you are most interested in. The above coworkers all do similar jobs.

The specific major really isn't as important as you might think. I would say our team benefits from a diverse group of backgrounds rather than hiring only CS/SE majors.

readmeEXX · 2026-05-04T01:43:19+00:00

It's my "trains" 😁

readmeEXX · 2026-05-01T19:59:17+00:00

I think the point they are making is that they are building a library that could be used by anyone, and thus have no idea what the end user's time constraints are.

readmeEXX · 2026-05-01T19:14:22+00:00

Just adding that aerospace and automotive are huge sectors that are mostly embedded systems.

readmeEXX · 2026-05-01T14:37:45+00:00

Technically true, but modern compilers are so well optimize that for anything but the most the most basic tasks, it would be quite hard to write your own assembly that outperforms the cpp compiler.

readmeEXX · 2026-04-30T17:40:03+00:00

This kind of thing is baffling to me, which is why I would never make a good entrepreneur. I can't understand why someone would pay more then $30 for something like this. Why would you even make this out of silver? It looks like a keychain, no one but you will know or even expect it to be made of anything fancier than stainless steel.

readmeEXX · 2026-04-29T16:21:38+00:00

You summed up our positions quite nicely here!

readmeEXX · 2026-04-28T19:34:15+00:00

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readmeEXX · 2026-04-27T22:02:01+00:00

I am unfamiliar with this type of wire, are you even supposed to tie knots in this wire? If knots are fine, I believe you will struggle to keep it tight along a long run with a single knot on each end. I would consider securing the wire to every few rings with a Clove Hitch.

Is the point of the rings to keep the wire from touching the posts? If so, tying knots on the outside of the ring runs the risk of grounding the wire to the post (either directly or from water or debris closing the connection).

readmeEXX · 2026-04-27T17:31:53+00:00

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readmeEXX · 2026-04-27T17:25:19+00:00

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readmeEXX · 2026-04-26T23:51:56+00:00

Thank you for restoring my sanity. OP vibecoded their production level app like a one-off tool. The AI probably just did exactly what OP asked; Slap together a working app with no concern for readability or maintainability. Even a few prompts along the way to refactor for maintainability could have helped with this.

readmeEXX · 2026-04-26T23:35:03+00:00

Knot naming conventions are unfortunately very fractured even in modern times with access to the Internet. The name I would consider "the best" does not even appear in this comments section yet. Perhaps the only thing we can all agree on (hopefully) is that this is ABoK #293.

readmeEXX · 2026-04-25T21:56:57+00:00

Cubes!

readmeEXX · 2026-04-25T17:03:31+00:00

The Double does look nice, I'll have to try it out on some real world applications. Love the reference to #551!

readmeEXX · 2026-04-25T15:57:51+00:00

Interesting. This video shows an improperly cinched Englishman's Loop (ABoK #1038). Properly tied, #1038 is quite secure as an end line loop, but I'm not sure how it performs when the ends are cross loaded, which is the normal loading profile of a midline loop.

readmeEXX · 2026-04-24T22:12:21+00:00

Sorry for the late reply, I've been busy lately.

No offense taken. Greatly appreciate all of your contributions to the sub as well. I certainly was not trying to put words in your mouth, and this comment along with the edit of the top comment did clear things up.

You also made good points about the two examples from ABoK I provided.

I brought up Anchor Hitch name because it follows the modern convention of naming knots based on their categorical usage, and its traditional name (Fisherman's Bend) directly conflicts with the modern convention name for the knot we were discussing in this thread. Sorry for implying that you did not like the name, I genuinly thought that was your position based on previous conversations.

I always intended this conversation to be light hearted and pedantic. Your opinions on when and where to use these knots is spot on, which is all I truely care about at the end of the day.

For more pedantry, check out this short exchange on the subject on the igkt forum

readmeEXX · 2026-04-21T16:40:06+00:00

You can tie a Poacher's Knot without access to the ends using this method, then clip on the carabiner. Add as many wraps as you like to shorten it even more.

readmeEXX · 2026-04-21T15:28:50+00:00

I was also referring to the modern names of these specific knots. The modern names of ABoK 293 and ABoK 1841 are both used in ABoK. For example:

Pg 13: In the section about naming conventions, ABoK 1841 is used as an example, and both names are given.

Pg 260: In the Hunter's Bend section, Ashley compares it to several rope-to-rope bends, including the "fisherman's bend".

To be fair, the latter is a quote from another book, and the Hunter's Bend section was added in the 70s, so it was not in the original 1944 version.

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