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Flickr Friday's theme this week is 'knot'. I was quite happy with that theme, because my son is really into using paracord lately. He makes lots of socalled 'monkey fists' (as in this photo), bracelets, etc.
He is a juggler; he plays diabolo, poi, light poi, fire poi, flag poi, flowersticks, monkey fists, etc.
Luckily, he came to visit today (he is not living with us anymore) and of course, he had some monkey fists I could fotograph for Flickr Friday's theme. I took more pictures, of other monkey fists and his bracelets. Lots of knots!
In our rental cottage in Maine hangs this "monkey fist" rope
on an old, weathered cupboard.
I LOVE the texture and antiquity of the fixtures.
For "Sliders Sunday" I played around in Photoshop with some filters and love the enhancement they created!
Flickr Friday's theme this week is 'knot'. I was quite happy with that theme, because my son is really into using paracord lately. He makes lots of socalled 'monkey fists' (as in this photo), bracelets, key rings, etc.
He is a juggler; he plays diabolo, poi, light poi, fire poi, flag poi, flowersticks, monkey fists, etc. As you can see (the ones on the left are quite dirty) he has been using these monkey fists for juggling, too.
Luckily, he came to visit (he is not living with us anymore) and he brought some monkey fists, so I could take photos for Flickr Friday's theme. I took more pictures, of other monkey fists and his bracelets. Lots of knots!
You can see some of his bracelets in the picture, too!
The Kongo Revolving Shotgun Mark 1, dubbed the "Monkeyfist", was designed for close-range combat in jungle environments, where excess moisture trapped inside magazines could prove detrimental.
The cylinder holds up to eight 10 Gauge shotgun shells.
Credit to Domoappo for the mag, which I somewhat altered to fit the gun.
Seeking a replacement for the somewhat outdated Monkeyfist, KFI used their successful Machine Pistol design to create the Kongo Revolving Shotgun Mark 2.
Found one thing out from this weeks macro monday theme tie, I am rubbish at tieing knots.
This is my attempt at a monkey fist knot using a shoelace
Processed in lightroom to black and white
A couple of neat knotted keyfobs from Belgium, tied by Dominique Vantorre, that I received as part of a knot exchange on one of the Facebook groups I'm a member of.
A larger knot project was to be made and exchanged with one member of each group(three groups of six people each) and smaller 'token' knot projects to be shared with the other members of the group.
I bought a couple of 2" stainless steel snap shackles last month(ebay), to use with various paracord lanyards. Loops to attach to items for EDC with the shackles attached to a belt loop, or run a belt through the lanyard's loop, then use the shackle to attach to an item...
Assorted colors of Monkey's Fists made with braided nylon trot line. 1/2" sized marbles used for the cores.
6 lead 5 bight Turk's Head knot on a key with 1.4mm cord. I first put a strip of x-treme tape around the key, to keep the knot from sliding off.
On exhibit: January 17 – March 1, 2014
A mega group art show where all the work is square in shape, but all other bets are off. Artists were asked to do their best work and show off their skills!
Featuring square shaped artwork by these local legends: Adam W.; Allison Kotzig; Amanda Sikora; Andreanna DiBenedetto; Angel Marin; Angela Rush; Angelina Page; Annie Y. Saldaña; Anomie Rose; Antonio Rillera; April Kirk; Audra DiBello; Barbarasaurus; Bianca Picou; BUGA; Cara Mulligan; Carlos G. Garcia; Caron Calvo; CHNK; Christin Harrington; Christine Delgado; Constantina Pratsas-Lopez; Crafty Dork; Crea Teeva; CYAN; Daisy Dukes; Danielle Bayrami; Daryl Hyman; Dave Groh; Devon Alexis Saccomanno; Dex Mission; Diana Contreras; Diana E. Perez; Dianna Romero; Dr. Robert Strange; Dreamer of Nights; ELA; Eleanor B. Huang; Elysa D. Batista; Elyse Roth; Eric Garcia; Eric Young; Erica Sheldon; Estudiomau; Fidget Blackrose; FWACATA; Genesis Llewellyn; George Bayrami; German Nino; Gian Calcines; Grant Roberts; Gregory Dirr; Gweakles; Harry Morris; Heather Doucette Orlinsky; inkeater; Jason Weaver; Jeffrey Schutte; Jen Gravelle; Jen Locane; Jennifer Love Gironda; Jenny De La Torre; Jeremy Feingold; Jorge Pacheco; Jose E. Arce Jr.; JR Linton; Julie C. Imagery; K-lee W.; Karl Johnsen; Katie Dean; Katnip; Kayla Rose O’Keefe; Kelcy B. Erbele; Kris Dyson; Krysten Deidrick; Lee Bretschneider; Lori LaFranier; Luis M. Hernandez; Madison May; Maku; Maranesi; Megan Coffey; Michelle Clor; Miguel Borbon; Monique Garcia; Nadim Tabsch; Nakia X. Mann; Nathan Lumm; NicoleHatesYou; No Dead PXLS; Patricia Glassman; Patrick Keane; Project: Monkeyfist; Rachel Galvin; Rachel Joy Warren; Raz; Razzle Dazzle; Rebecca Baranet; Renda Writer; Rey Acevedo; Richie Christian; Rolando Guillama; Roque Aldona; Ryan Black; S. Weaver; Sarah Huang; Shelley Mitchell; Silvia Maria; Sofia Honekman; Stacy Shweky; Tanya Lopez; Tara Penick; Tasha Milano; Teresita Sainz-Duque; The Kink Fairy; Tim McClellan; Uzma Shareef; Vaughn Reynolds; Victoria Alvarez; Victors Elements; Vincent Grotesque; Violeta Caloor; Wanling Sanchez; Yeti – Chaotic Neutral; Yolanda Hernandez; Yuhmi Collective; Yuripaws; Zero and more!
Knotted cross lanyard/fob. This was made with about seven feet of 1.4mm braided nylon cord and I added three small crimp beads. King cobra/doubled Solomon bar/Portuguese sinnet used for the top section of the lanyard/fob, and six lanyard knots for the vertical section of the cross, then using a separate couple of feet of cord for the four horizontal knots of the cross.
I got this bag as a present from my goddaughter. She has been training and working in a sailing ships. She worked as a boatswain's mate in the ship called Stavros S Niarchos. She used these kind of goods in her work.
I have always been interesting in seastories, seahistory and sailing ships. This was magnificent present!
2 bight 57 lead turk's head knot with 3 passes on a walking cane. About 48 feet of paracord was used(32ft black, 16ft olive drab). It's an adjustable height cane, so I kept the knot spread out to allow the push button/holes to be used on the cane.
When tying Turk's Head knots, it's important to make sure all the crossings(under/over parts) line up after making the first pass of the knot, before doubling/tripling or more passes are done. It's especially noticeable on the longer types if they're not straight.
2 bight 57 lead turk's head knot with 3 passes on a walking cane. About 48 feet of paracord was used(32ft black, 16ft olive drab). It's an adjustable height cane, so I kept the knot spread out to allow the push button/holes to be used on the cane.
When tying Turk's Head knots, it's important to make sure all the crossings(under/over parts) line up after making the first pass of the knot, before doubling/tripling or more passes are done. It's especially noticeable on the longer types if they're not straight.
Here are three paracord bracelets made with the same weaving pattern, for the same wrist size(mine at 8.5"), but using different amounts of paracord by varying the number of core strands. 5/8" side release buckles are used on each.
Left: about 8 feet of paracord used, woven around a 2 strand core
Middle: about 10 feet of paracord used, woven around a 4 strand core(2 pairs/2 strands)
Right: about 12.5 feet of paracord used, woven around a 6 strand core(2 pairs/3 strands)
You can see how they increase in size/diameter/thickness with the more cord used for the core strands. This applies to the other variations/methods of making paracord bracelets as well.
Sample of weaving method used for paracord sheath/pouch. One gutted strand woven around four centered strands(8 ends to weave around).
Flamed titanium and leather laced sheath/pouch shown with an edc keychain/keyring setup. Titanium widgy pry bars and ti/brass screw links provided by County Comm.
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