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- | [[ | + | {{Knot-article |
- | + | | name= Sheet bend | |
- | {{ | + | | names= Becket bend, Weaver's knot, Weaver's hitch |
- | + | | image= Sheet_bend.gif | |
- | {{ | + | | caption= |
- | + | | type= Bend | |
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+ | | group= Basic | ||
+ | | related= [[Bowline]] | ||
+ | | releasing= | ||
+ | | uses= Joining two ropes of different diameters. | ||
+ | | caveat= | ||
+ | | animated_image =Sheet_Bend.gif | ||
+ | | see_also = [[Double Sheet Bend]] | ||
+ | | introduction = | ||
+ | The [[Sheet bend]] is much more secure than a [[Square knot]]. | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | {{quote-source|[The Sheet bend] ''serves almost every purpose well, and unties readily without damaging the rope.''|{{ABOK|# 1431, p. 262}}}} | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | {{quote-source|The Sheet Bend is recommended for joining two ropes of unequal size... It works equally well if the ropes are of the same size.|[http://www.animatedknots.com/ Grog]}} | ||
+ | | required_for = | ||
* [[Bear]] # 22b, [[Scout]], [[Apprentice|Sea Scout Apprentice]] #5. | * [[Bear]] # 22b, [[Scout]], [[Apprentice|Sea Scout Apprentice]] #5. | ||
- | + | | instructions = | |
- | + | #Make a loop in one end. | |
- | + | #The rabbit goes out of the hole, around the tree and back under his path. | |
- | + | | lesson_videos = | |
- | + | * [http://www.animatedknots.com/sheetbendscouting/index.php Grog's Animated Knots: Sheet Bend] | |
- | + | *[http://www.expertvillage.com/video/85719_rope-bends-sheet.htm Video: Sheet Bend] | |
- | * [http://www.animatedknots.com/sheetbendscouting/index.php Grog's Animated Knots: Sheet Bend] | + | *[http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/video/how-to-tie-the-sheet-bend-knot-double-sheet-bend-knot-265382/ Wonder How To Video: Sheet Bend Knot & Double Sheet Bend Knot] |
- | + | | notes = | |
- | {{Knot footer}} | + | *The Sheet bend is one of the [[Forty Knots]]. |
+ | | extra_section = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | <noinclude>{{Knot footer}}</noinclude> |
Current revision
Special Knots, and Advanced Knots, for Wolf, Bear, Webelos, Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class.
Sheet bend | |
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Names | Sheet bend, Becket bend, Weaver's knot, Weaver's hitch |
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Typical use | Joining two ropes of different diameters. |
Caveat | |
Releasing | |
Category | Bend knots |
Group | Basic knots |
Related | Bowline |
The Sheet bend is much more secure than a Square knot.
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— See The Ashley Book of Knots # 1431, p. 262. |
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— Grog |
- Required for
- Bear # 22b, Scout, Sea Scout Apprentice #5.
- Instructions
- Make a loop in one end.
- The rabbit goes out of the hole, around the tree and back under his path.
- Lesson Videos
- Grog's Animated Knots: Sheet Bend
- Video: Sheet Bend
- Wonder How To Video: Sheet Bend Knot & Double Sheet Bend Knot
- Notes
- The Sheet bend is one of the Forty Knots.
- See also