tree monkey 3162 Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 Just an interesting video Link to post Share on other sites
David Schweizer 934 Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 1 hour ago, tree monkey said: Just an interesting video That's Des Pawson, I know him through my membership of the Tools and Trades History Society. He is quite a character, and never without his red cap. He is probably the most skilled and knowledgeable rope worker in the country, and a marvel to watch working rope. Link to post Share on other sites
tree monkey 3162 Posted April 7 Author Report Share Posted April 7 44 minutes ago, David Schweizer said: That's Des Pawson, I know him through my membership of the Tools and Trades History Society. He is quite a character, and never without his red cap. He is probably the most skilled and knowledgeable rope worker in the country, and a marvel to watch working rope. I've got one of his books but not managed to progress beyond the basics, I really need to devote some real time to it Link to post Share on other sites
Rob-M 772 Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 I've got 25m of white cotton line to play with so need to make something with it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TheBiscuits 4359 Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 Ken Nelson once tied my thumbs together then stole my pint while I was trying to get free! He bought me another one later though so he was forgiven. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
tree monkey 3162 Posted April 7 Author Report Share Posted April 7 This is interesting as well 15 minutes ago, TheBiscuits said: Ken Nelson once tied my thumbs together then stole my pint while I was trying to get free! He bought me another one later though so he was forgiven. You forget your safe word didn't you Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Tee 325 Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 48 minutes ago, tree monkey said: This is interesting as well You forget your safe word didn't you That's great to watch. I once spent a couple of hours at the rope walk at Chatham dockyards, fascinating to watch. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
David Schweizer 934 Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 35 minutes ago, Mike Tee said: That's great to watch. I once spent a couple of hours at the rope walk at Chatham dockyards, fascinating to watch. Yes, so did I. Eveyone there knew Des, who gave a very informed commentary. Link to post Share on other sites
BEngo 432 Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 If you cannot get to Chatham, there is a working rope walk still in Hawes, Yorkshire. They make very good cotton rope, among other sorts. N Link to post Share on other sites
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