Knots, Bends, Splices / With tables of strengths of ropes, etc. and wire rigging

by Captain Jutsum

Then starting in each case from the position shown in Fig. 8 we make the following knots, etc:—

(1). An Overhand Knot.—Place e up through bight b, and draw taut (Fig. 9).

(2). A Figure of Eight Knot.—Back e round behind a, bring over part z and dip down through bight b and haul taut (Fig. 10).

(3). A Simple Clinch is formed by closing up the initial loop to form a small ring and securing by a seizing—a small lashing at d (Fig. 11).