Filler: Just another way to tie a hitch knot
RichC | April 7, 2026
Saved this video a while ago and since “knot” tying” is something I’ve tinkered with since I was a kid, decided this was a worth filler. Another way to tie a hitch knot. 😊
Archive: Stumbled on a knot tying illustration of a loop hitch
RichC | April 27, 2025
It has been a while since including an illustration, drawing or video of a useful knot. Here’s one that I’ve probably tried in the past, but I’m unsure if the name is a loop hitch or not, but have used different versions of it … especially to tie down or cinch a load.
How to tie a cleat hitch video by APS Advisor #sailing
RichC | August 28, 2017
Good visual video advice on How to tie a cleat hitch from APS – three different options and reasons for each. Half Wrap Cleat Hitch Full Wrap Cleat Hitch Multi Wrap Cleat Hitch
Free grill needing a little TLC. Good thing I can haul and weld!
RichC | November 15, 2016
My good friend and old college buddy lives in an apartment which as been visited by the fire department — they tagged his door regarding the grill on his patio. Bad for him, good for me. All I had to do was go pick it up … glad I put the hitch on the BMW […]
Installed a 2 inch hitch receiver and flat 4-plug on the BMW X5
RichC | June 24, 2016
I’m behind on my BMW X5 35d updates as the hitch installation happened over Father’s Day weekend and I failed to get the photos to my computer. The process started by peeling off the body moldings which have every combination of plastic locking tab. Suffice to say, I broke a few trying to figure out […]
What is the best way to keep a load secure on top of your car?
RichC | March 11, 2014
While I was uploading a short knot tying video for a blog post the last week, it occurred to me that very few people know how to tie a proper Trucker’s Hitch as a way to secure a load to the top of their car or in a trailer (great for securing a tent to […]
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