The Art of Handcrafting Custom Game Calls > Handcrafting Custom Lanyards
How I make my hangman's knots
BigB:
I've got a really simple jig for my noose knots. It helps me keep the lanyard drops at a consistant length. I've got 3 of these jigs, depending on the legth of the drop that I want.
The jig consist of a 2x6 with three screws drilled into it. The screws that I am using are 2.5" long.
The first step is to lay the cord on the bottom side of the middle and right screw:
Then bring the cord around the right screw and under the middle screw:
Next is to take the cord around the middle screw back towards the right screw:
Around the halfway point between the middle and right screw, take the tag end of the cord under the loops:
Then start making the wraps:
When you get the desired amount of wraps, then take the tag end of the cord and insert it through the loop by the middle screw:
Next, take the loop off of the middle screw, and start pulling on the loop around the right screw. That will shorten the loop that was around the middle screw. Pull on the right loop until the left loop is snug against the wraps.
And finally, we have a finished noose knot on a lanyard drop. ;D
Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any questions.
Brian
Braz:
Dang, that is too easy. I do the same thing, but just in my hand. But your way is so easy to keep a snug loop. Very creative.
justannie:
I've done them free hand also, but I sure can see where your set-up is superior. Thanks!
dogcatcher:
That is one slick idea. I see a project in the works for tomorrow, I can see a few modifications I am going to try. Think cribbage board with adjustable pegs.
Thanks Brian for an excellent idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Marvin
Braz:
Yea, I think smooth pegs would be better. Would not cut the cord like the screws would and would be easier to slip the cord off. Marvin, another project for you to make! ;D
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