Tying a Transport Knot (securing a load)

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Working effectively with rope is on skill that separates the men from the boys so to speak. Of course everyone already thinks they know what they are doing with a rope, but when you run across a true professional it pays to pay attention. Yesterday I had such an opportunity. I had hired a truck to move an industrial kitchen and 44 mattresses to another property.

Irmani, my trucker, was nice enough to allow me to film him tying down the load and he explained what he was doing. I added in subtitles in English for those who don’t speak Portuguese. The knot is called the “Paulista” here in Brazil (Short for São Paulo). It allows you to pull down hard against a heavy load, it doesn’t come loose with vibration, and it is very easy to untie as it won’t bind as the load shifts against it. It is a very useful knot to know if you need to move anything large or loaded. It would come in handy in an emergency or on any other moving day. Mac

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Tying a Transport Knot (2:06 min)
 
looks like a good knot, rather similar to the "trucker's hitch" i'm familiar with, but i think that one looks a bit easier to tie.

thanks for the video.
 
Sometimes I think Pict could film himself reading the newspaper and I would learn about 8 more things from the video,.

I am VERY glad he got himself a camcorder and is starting to record the amazing stuff he's got in his head.
 
Watchful,

Thanks, but the key is to take it with you and shoot lots of video. Eventually you'll get someting worthwhile. It's digital! If it looks bad, trash it. If you screw up, edit. The camera will turn anyone into a pro. You should see how much my parenting skills improve on video, my kids turn into angels. Mac
 
Pict,

Great! Simpler than it first seems. Some variations are certainly possible, i will work about. Thanks for sharing.

dantzk.
 
That's a good knot...looks a lot like what we called a Waco Hitch when I was a kid.

I use knots like this a lot when setting up tarps. That 2:1 purchase is really good for making a nice, taut ridgeline.

Great video!
 
I had always heard it called a Waco Hitch too, it also goes by truckers hitch, dolley hitch, and I'm sure a few others will turn up. Mac
 
Oh I wanted to add that I appreciate you using the thick rope in your version, that made it easier for me to see exactly what was being done...very good demo! Thanks again!
 
That was an entire industrial kitchen and 44 mattresses on that load, it was a big rope job. The video was done impromptu as we roped it down. Mac
 
Watchful said:
Sometimes I think Pict could film himself reading the newspaper and I would learn about 8 more things from the video,.

I am VERY glad he got himself a camcorder and is starting to record the amazing stuff he's got in his head.
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