Thump Mat Instructions

Find the working end of the side that contains the short length of line.

Thump mat instructions. Twist each bight and cross them over each other. Longbeard jim l. The thump mat was used on sailing boats to protect the deck from the movement of rigging blocks attached to the deck. Two strand thump mat once the second strand is finished pick up the idle single length cord running across the bottom at the right and start a weave around in the opposite direction again being careful to hug the existing cord not crossing it and mimicking the overs and unders.

After tightening there about 5 left over to trim. The thump mat is not only decorative but also practical. With the ends connected together it takes. When tied with paracord or thick ropes the decorative knot serves the purpose of a hot pad or a table mat aesthetically.

To make the large sisal mat 6 o d i started with 12 of 1 4 rope. You ll want one of the standing ends of this pattern to contain the overall length of your line. On board ships it was used to protect the decks in areas of heavy work and to deaden sound if something was dropped on the deck. Thump mat used in heavier rope on sailing boats as proterctive gear it makes a nice place mat or coaster reactions.

Starting with an overhand knot enlarge both bights of the knot. The carrick bend mat thump mat or the more popular carrick mat owes its name to the carrick bend due to its resemblance with the latter.