I started whip finishing by hand shortly after i bought (and broke) a whip finish tool. For years i had used the simple hitch - alternating the direction each time - making 6 knots. Have never had much trouble with the hitch knots coming un-done as long as i alternate them, but...... after i learned to whip finish, i did nothing but whip knots for a year or more. Recently i have been falling back to the hitch, it seems to be more compact and easier to hide under chenille if i try not to show thread at all up near the head of a jig. If i am doing a thread neck or full thread body, i still use the hand whip.
Just wondering... how does everyone make their finish knots?
Just wondering... how does everyone make their finish knots?