Page 54 - Buck Tilton - Outward Bound Ropes, Knots, and Hitches 2 ed.
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Cross the two working ends a second time, right

                    over  left.  Tighten  by  pulling  simultaneously  on
                    both working ends and both standing parts.








                Sheet Bend


                A  QUICK  AND  SIMPLE  BEND  FOR  TYING  TOGETHER
                TWO  ROPES  OR  CORDS  OF  EQUAL  OR  UNEQUAL

                DIAMETER


                Another fundamental knot and arguably the most commonly
                used  bend,  the  sheet  bend  works  well  in  lines  of  unequal

                diameter. The strength of this knot, however, decreases  in
                direct  proportion  to  the  difference  in  the  diameter  of  the

                lines joined. If the ropes are unequal in diameter, make the
                bight in the larger  rope, and it will be more  secure  if both

                working ends emerge on the same side of the knot.
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