dvs 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2009 Hello, I was struggling to find a way to tie biots into legs rather then buying them, I tried a few techniques with little sucess. I found this techinque usings a metal rod and a bodkin, i feel it works really well. I will post the step by step pictures (I have larger ones if you feel these are to small let me know) I also have a PDF booklet of these steps that I will post. This is my 1st post I hope it helps someone out there! feel free to critique! -Clint Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dvs 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2009 Here is the PDF of the steps if you like to download it -Clint Biot_Knots.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Brown75 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2009 very very nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrVette 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2009 There is an extra small latch-rug knot type tool that can do this easier. After wrapping around it's shaft you catch the tip of the biot in the hook and pull it through. I found one under the name of a hopper leg tool on ebay and have forgotten where i found my others. There seems to be several sizes and the smaller the better. I also have found that letting the biots sit in a damp paper towel (kept in small zip-lock bag) for a day or two makes them easier to work with. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dvs 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2009 Hey thats a great idea too! atleast with this method pretty much anyone can get the job done without buying any more tools. -Clint Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
letumgo 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2009 Thank you for sharing this great technique and for creating the PDF file. This is very helpful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michel 0 Report post Posted February 16, 2009 Hi Thank you very much for your trick; it is good for all. michel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnorton 0 Report post Posted February 16, 2009 That is pretty cool thanks for sharing... Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlwebb 0 Report post Posted February 16, 2009 very nicely done step by step - could not be clearer. will have to try this, thanks. Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Claudia 0 Report post Posted February 16, 2009 Way cool, thanks for making this :headbang: Regards C Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MontanaBound 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2009 That is a great help, just asked the local shop tier how he does it and just gave me a quick run through, so this helps a lot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dvs 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 I actually picked up a small latch hook as DrVette mentioned in an above comment, and I have to admit it does work really well but if you can't find one small enough or dont want to spend the money - then this is an effective techniquie. -Clint Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoachBob 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 Being naturally lazy, I opt for another approach. You can wrap the biot around the tip of very slightly opened fine tipped forceps, then grab the end with the forceps and pull through. One tool, one step. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dvs 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 I'll have to give that a try - sounds easy enough - very similar to the latch hook I think... -Clint Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmywhiplash 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2009 Thank you for this tip your step by step makes it look easy I tie a lot of hoppers and I think these legs will look better than phesant tail fibres thanks again jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites