Category Archives: Knot Tying

Gaucho Handle Braid

Posted on January 20, 2019 by Greg Merritt

My chair building pace took a toll, I’m just not what I used to be. Once upon a time I could go hard at it with no ill consequences…well, at least no physical consequences, but that is another story. The … Continue reading →

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Stitch in Time Box-Progress 3

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Greg Merritt

After an additional couple of hours I finished all of the lacing on the box.  Now I had to tackle the lid.  Even with all of my internet searching I wasn’t able to find any details on how these types … Continue reading →

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Stitch in Time Box-Progress 2

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Greg Merritt

I last left you with Norwegian Tine.  The tine (teen-ah) is a traditional folk box made by steam bending a thin strip of wood into a circular or, most popular, oval form.  Much like the Shaker oval boxes that most … Continue reading →

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Ditty Bag with a Wooden Bottom-Progress 2

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Greg Merritt

Part two of this little project starts with the installation of the rope grommet at the top  of the bag.  This operation would be difficult if not impossible without the seaming palm.  To sew the grommet in place requires the … Continue reading →

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Something a Little Different

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Greg Merritt

Coming soon…something a little different.  Stay tuned… Greg Merritt  

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Knots, Drawings and Journaling

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Greg Merritt

The weather has dropped below freezing and decided to stay there all week.  So no shop time after work this week.  It just takes too long to heat the shop to a reasonable temperature in order to get any work … Continue reading →

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Solutions Present when You Least Expect

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Greg Merritt

I just completed the first Hillbilly Tansu and I’ve been evaluating all aspects of the project.  In truth I’m picking my work apart.  Those of us who create or build things tend to be most critical of our own work. … Continue reading →

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Hillbilly Tansu Handle Rail

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Greg Merritt

Some, not all, but some, of my intended chest designs will require handles for lifting.  I could go the standard route and purchase handles.  Where’s the fun in that?  So I’ll be creating my own, much along the same lines … Continue reading →

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Knotted Pull No. 2

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Greg Merritt

Knotted Pull No. 2 consists of a tack knot with a wall knot neck.  The tack knot will give you a more traditional round knob and can be tied with three, four or more strands.  Strictly speaking the tack knot … Continue reading →

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Knotted Pull No. 1

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Greg Merritt

As promised here is the instructions for creating knotted pull no.1.  This pull consists of four crown knots and one wall knot.  So it is just a simple combination of the knots that I have posted about thus far.  The … Continue reading →

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