Sailmaker's whipping
In this article, we will explore the impact of Sailmaker's whipping on contemporary society. Sailmaker's whipping has been the subject of interest and debate in various areas of knowledge, from social sciences to technology. Its influence has transcended geographical and cultural boundaries, and its relevance continues to constantly evolve. Throughout these pages, we will analyze the different aspects that make up the presence of Sailmaker's whipping in our current reality, as well as its projection into the future. From its origin to its practical implications, we will delve into a deep analysis that seeks to shed light on a topic that is as relevant as it is unavoidable in contemporary times.
| Sailmaker's whipping | |
|---|---|
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| Category | Whipping |
| Related | West Country whipping |
| Typical use | Whipping |
| ABoK | #3446 |
The sailmaker's whipping is one of the most durable and stable of rope whippings known. According to The Ashley Book of Knots, "palm-and-needle whipping, or sailmaker's whipping, is the most satisfactory of all."
Technique
Palm and needle whipping
Using a needle, the twine (generally a waxed cord) is pushed through a strand of the rope at least two times to secure the end, then wrapped multiple times around the rope, to a width generally of the rope. Then the needle is pushed diagonally through each strand, then run once up the furrow between strands. This can be doubled by going around more than once, then finished with a final diagonal after which the excess twine is cut. Ashley also includes a technique to be used if the rope strands are too thick for one thrust of a needle to go through diagonally. The needle work makes it less able to slide.
Sailmaker's whipping
What Ashley describes as a superficially similar technique, visually, to #3446 is included in The Ashley Book of Knots as #3448. It has the advantage that it doesn't need a needle, strictly speaking. Multiple sources give this separate technique the term sailmaker's whipping.
The twine is first threaded diagonally through the rope strands, leaving an excess loop in the middle of the twine. The twine is wrapped around the rope and then the loop is fit over one of the strand ends, the rope having been opened, such that the loop fits into the groove between strands. The remainder of the twine is pushed through the open part of the rope and fit into the last groove, or in the case of a 4 strand rope, two loops can be used. Finally a reef (square) or a string of reef (square) knots is tied between the two twine ends. Then this string of reef (square) knots is pulled or worked through the rope to bury the ends under the wraps.
Alternatives
The West Country whipping is a quick practical method using twine, having several advantages: it can be tied without a needle; it is simple to understand and remember; if the whipping fails, the loose ends can usually be re-tied to temporarily prevent the rope's end from fraying.
See also
References
- ^ Ashley, Clifford W. (1944). The Ashley Book of Knots, p.547. Doubleday. ISBN 0-385-04025-3.
- ^ Budworth, Geoffrey (1999). Ultimate Encyclopedia of Knots and Ropework: Knots and Ropes for All Pursuits from Sailing and Fishing. London: Anness Publishing Limited. p. 44. ISBN 9781859679111.
- ^ "Sailmaker's Whipping | How to make a Sailmaker's Whipping | Knots". Animated Knots. Grog LLC. 2007. Retrieved 2017-11-30.
- ^ "Whipping". www.scoutpioneering.com. Retrieved 2013-06-21.
External links
- Grog. "Sailmaker's Whipping". Animated Knots. Retrieved May 5, 2013.
