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To tie a clove hitch, first pass the end 'a' around a spar, and cross it over 'b'. Pass it around the spar again, and put it through the second bight (Fig. 1). This is a knot that is very useful and safe. For making a line fast to a bollard, the whole process can be quickly done by an expert by merely throwing two loops, placed rightly, over the top of the bollard, and pulling taut (Fig. 2).

Clove Hitch

To tie a clove hitch, first pass the end 'a' around a spar, and cross it over 'b'. Pass it around the…

This fastening device provides a self-contained, tie-down unit by means of which load from a swivel eye is transferred to a base. The fastening device includes a stud, connecting to a base and mounting a collar and a bushing member.

Fastening Device

This fastening device provides a self-contained, tie-down unit by means of which load from a swivel…

To properly place the hitch, position your harnessed horse with room on either side. Bring your carriage up from behind pulling it by the shafts. Attach trace to the carriage, threading them between girth and belly band. Tighten girth , and take the reins without letting go and climb on.

Horse Hitching Device

To properly place the hitch, position your harnessed horse with room on either side. Bring your carriage…

To form a half-hitch, pass the end 'a' of the rope around the standing part 'b', and through the bight.

Half-Hitch Knot

To form a half-hitch, pass the end 'a' of the rope around the standing part 'b', and through the bight.

"Marling-spike Hitch -- Lay the end a over c; fold the loop over on the standing part b; then pass the marline-spike through, over both parts of the bight and under the prt b. Used for tightening each turn of a seizing." -Britannica, 1910

Marling-spike Hitch

"Marling-spike Hitch -- Lay the end a over c; fold the loop over on the standing part b; then pass the…

The sheepshank is "a kind of knot, hitch, or bend made on a rope to shorten it temporarily." -Whitney, 1911

Sheepshank

The sheepshank is "a kind of knot, hitch, or bend made on a rope to shorten it temporarily." -Whitney,…

To tie a timber hitch, take the end 'a' of a rope round a spar, then round the standing part 'b', then several times round its own part 'c'.

Timber Hitch

To tie a timber hitch, take the end 'a' of a rope round a spar, then round the standing part 'b', then…