Braided Epaulet "How-to"

**ccga3359** · 8th April 07, 07:23 AM

Well done. For more braiding options go to the library and get Ashley's Book of knots by Clifford Ashley. It is THE bible for knotwork. At about $80.00 to $100.00 wouldn't suggest buying it though.

**wsk** · 8th April 07, 09:17 AM

This is cool. So how much of the twelve feet of line did you really end up using? If you had made your jig smaller would the frustration of tightening the knot be less?

Originally Posted by ccga3359

Well done. For more braiding options go to the library and get Ashley's Book of knots by Clifford Ashley. It is THE bible for knotwork. At about $80.00 to $100.00 wouldn't suggest buying it though.

Buy this book if you are at all interested in knots practical or decorative (about $50 new from Amazon.com).

**Tartan Hiker** · 8th April 07, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by wsk

This is cool. So how much of the twelve feet of line did you really end up using? If you had made your jig smaller would the frustration of tightening the knot be less?

After everything was tightened down I was left with two pieces, one about 1 foot and one about 2.5 feet, so there was about 8.5 feet remaining in the knot. The jig could have been a bit smaller, but it was not easy threading the cord through the second time, even with forceps. I don't think it would have made the tightening process significantly shorter. At $2.50 per 50 feet I decided to err on the side of ease rather than efficiency, and my kids instantly found uses for the four pieces of scrap, so all is well, and I'm left with a hunk about 25 feet long to throw into my hiking pack. Duct tape and para cord...don't leave home without them.

I'll try to get a pic of the jacket this Saturday when I get all duded up for the Montreat Scottish Society gala.