Turks Head Cookbook Rar
Harold Yengo
At the same time as purchasing the above Turks head cookbook, I also decided to get myself a copy of the Globe Knot Cookbook. This book also started off with very simple globe knots. As you work your way through the book, the Globe knots become more complex, not only in the number of facets but also in the actual shape of the globe knot.
It would appear that since making this video the above mentioned books are no longer available from Don! If in the meantime you do find that they are available again, please do let me know in a comment below.
I am often asked about an alternative to the books mentioned above, as a result I have found this site that lists all the Turks Head Recipes. The only trouble is, that you will need to make your own Turks Head Tool. If you go to you will find simple and advanced Turks Head Knot Grids.
Below is a photo of the two types of Globe Knot Jigs that I use. In the centre is the Turks Head Jig. The reason that there are two Globe Knot Jigs is that left one has 3 sets of vertical grub screw and the right hand one has 4 sets of vertical screws.
I would say that the Turks Head books do have some value, as they are now very rare. I often get people asking where they can get a copy from? As for the tools, it is difficult to say if they have any value. Are you able to get some photos of the tools?
Every effort has been made to ensure that the knots shown are correct. The knots shown should not be used for lifting heavy objects or life saving. Always seek professional advice when using knots and splices.
You have been a great help. Saw the coding on other sites but no explanations, at least where I was. Anything else you want to share feel free. Guess its time to delve into string theory. There is actually quite a bit of higher math explaining and proving the turks head. Anyway thanks again.
Jim; Thank you for the kind words (David also). You are right about knot theory involving some heavy math but the one expression from lesson two is all you really need for a simple turkshead ( casa coded ). Done mentally it gives you some idea of what to expect before you start a particular knot. I found it in Tom Hall's book as the basis for an algorithm-diagram which I still have not figured out, but it predicts the first wrap or two of the cylindrical flat braid pattern. Actually you can braid any knot of this kind by a visual inspection as you go. The pinned mandrels help keep things organized and in place so you can concentrate on the braid pattern. The concept of the bight increment is the key to the whole thing and this is obvious from a template of the knot. I have a fourth lesson in the works that will be on the site in a few days.
You mentioned pineapple knots earlier. I use method for interweaving two turksheads for a pineapple knot that I do without really thinking about it and as soon as I figure out a way to explain it so it makes sense I will put it up also. The attached picture is a long one on a hiking staff with a foundation of twenty something bights (I don't remember exactly how many).
These are the clearest explanations I've seen for making Turksheads and the pinned mandrel is a great help when learning the knots. I was looking forward to your discussion on intervowen knots, and I'll read the new addition carefully. The pineapple knots are gorgeous, but I've found them really tricky to tie. With your clear diagrams, I'm confident that things will get a lot easier now! Thanks for your effort!
Has anyone used with good results or heard of anyone using with good results a book called the Turks Head Cookbook?? Or used the Tool (mandrel) that also comes with the book? this is the web site that I saw it on. I was thinking of ordering the book and tool to try and help me learn faster, easier since right now I will do it right one time but take a wrong move on the next try. So hoping to get a bit more consistant so that I can actually get a project finished. I'm greatly enjoying trying to learn how to braid and make knots, the more I can keep my hands full of lace the less food I have put in my mouth . Lost 30 lbs so far. So just wanting to see if anyone else has tried the book and tool to see what their take is on it. Thanks. Annette
i have looked at that website a few times...and yes it would help you learn to tie turksheads if your having trouble forming the bights. i think some of it depends on what type of learner you are and if you can learn from a book. i have not seen the th cookbook perhaps brian from khww.net would know something more about it. maybe try posting a new topic about it and see what responses you can get.
Here's another video for making a turks head knot that I found. I couldn't get the other two vids in this thread to play, probably my compter, takes forever just to load one of these mesage boards. (no I don't have dial up, so that's not the problem)
I learned the 5 x 6 turk that Bernie has in the above vids and can pretty much do it without thought. I recently found Dracs old post with tutorial on the turk he cant identify ( =431&st=0&p=24535&hl=floggers&fromsearch=1entry24535 ) . LOL He isnt the only one. Anyway in bernies vid he goes over 2 stands in 2 different sections of the knot before the interweave. Drac shows you where to go over the 2 strands 1 time. I have tried the Drac method a dozen times or more. the knot come out looking really good for a while. Everything is centered and square, it seems like it is finish perfect. Then it all goes to $h1T. It fails at the same point every time. I am pretty sure this knot needs a 2nd set of over two strands, but I havent got a clue where. Each time it failed I backed up a few and tried it somewhat different with no luck at all. Can anyone out there point me in the right direction?
I have the first book, the second book and the tool. I have to say I have been tying turksheads for ages and I learned more from Bruce Grant's great book " Encyclopedia of Rawhide and Leather Braiding". It's not that the cook books aren't good, but I think you need a basic understanding of how the knots form up. The tool makes it easy to see where the parts and bights are, but taking the knot off the tool and forming it around whatever you are covering is a frig. Also, if you are making a knot around something that isn't open, like a steering wheel as opposed to a whip handle, the tool is not the tool and you have to revert to either Grant or Ashley ( Ashley Book of Knots). All that being said, the Cookbooks are great for trying new knots. But go through Grant first...
I understand the general idea behind the Turks head and have tied a bunch of them in the over one under one fashion but I see some of the better braiders using an under 2 over 2 knot or over 3 under 3. I haven't been able to find any videos on this is the concept bad ally the same? Any advice or links would be appreciated.
Just have to say this: I am amazed that somebody as klutzy as me could learn to tie these turksheads and make the interweaves but I am positively overwhelmed to think that somebody with no books to read and no coaches could figure out how to do them in the first place. And as to the math, I and I'll bet many others who braid can barely balance my checkbook. In a word WOW
What your looking for is directions for a pineapple knot or a gaucho knot. I think if you search this forum there are some tutorials. The turkshead is the base & then the interweave completes the knot. Most braiding books have directions, some better than others. Bryan Neubert's video is great. It seems I've seen tutorials on here by Alan Bell & Leatherpownder that are good.ope this helps. Buck
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