Monkey Fist Paperweight

Posted by: TonyE

Monkey Fist Paperweight - 08/16/16 06:49 PM

Made from stiff (polyester?) 1/2" diameter rope.  OD of ball is 2 1/2"

Posted by: leemann

Re: Monkey Fist Paperweight - 08/17/16 04:55 AM

Nice looking knot.. Thanks!.
Posted by: TeacherRO

Re: Monkey Fist Paperweight - 08/17/16 11:08 PM

nice - is that rope stiffness hard to work?
Posted by: TonyE

Re: Monkey Fist Paperweight - 08/18/16 11:44 AM

Originally Posted By: TeacherRO
nice - is that rope stiffness hard to work?

It is very difficult. I use pliers and a marlinspike for mechanical advantage and wear gloves to save the skin on my hands