High School Tech
Knots for Theater
Dave's Snubbing KnotThis is Dave Vick, IATSE #274 Master Carpenter, Flyman and Rigger. We thank Dave for his contribution to our site. “These knots brought to you courtesy of a tattooed rigger-type guy on the flyrail” The snub is tied with 5′-6′ lengths of 1/4
Knots - BowlineThe Bowline is one of the most useful knots in the world. You can create a loop at the end of a rope that won’t get tighter or looser. (bigger or smaller) Create a large loop and then a small loop. The large loop is the loop you will use to
Knots - Clove HitchClove Hitch is use to tie rope to a pipe or a 2×4 and a host of other things. It will do a decent job of grabbing onto the pipe without too much slipping. This is the knot that is use in Hemp Houses to hang the pipe battens. Start with your
Knots - Dave's Trucker's HitchTrucker’s Hitch. This is Dave Vick, IATSE #274 Master Carpenter, Flyman, Rigger. We thank Dave for his contribution to our site. “These knots brought to you courtesy of a tattooed rigger-type guy on the flyrail. In this case, a batten needs
Knots - Stopper HitchThis is a Stopper Hitch. It is a knot that applies pressure. Pressure that increases with the weight you apply to it. Used most often in two situations: 1. attaching sand bags to ropes and 2. tying a counter weight line to the locking rail
Sunday & Prusik KnotsThis is the first step to a Sunday Knot. It is used to make a lope out of wire rope or cable with out putting any kinks in the wire. You can use this for regular rope as well. Think of this as putting you right hand up your left sleeve and
Bowline KnotsThe Bowline knot is one of the most useful used in the entertainment industry. It makes a loop of any size at one end of a rope. It is easy to tie and untie. This is the knot used by the riggers on the ground to tie the cable and shackles t
Trucker's HitchKeeping gear from shifting on the truck requires a tight grip on the load. The Trucker's Hitch gives you the leverage needed to pull tighter than you could with any other knot. Watch video
Sheet BendA Sheet Bend is used to tie two ropes of different sizes together. In entertainment we might drop a tie line down to haul up a heavier rope. Use the Sheet Bend to connect them. T Need to send up one end of a cable? Use a sheet bend with tie
Clove HitchWhat is a Clove Hitch Knot? A clove hitch knot is a simple, versatile knot that is used for a variety of purposes. It is made of two half hitches that are tied in opposite directions. The clove hitch is a very secure knot, but it is also ea