spot ties

SPOT TIES
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Spot ties are used to tie leads together in a cable for neatness.
It is useful to make the wires different colours to facilitate tracing of leads.
Special lacing cord is available. It has a nylon centre which makes it difficult to break.
Start by making a clove hitch as shown below.

Pull the knot tight so that it cannot slip along the cable.
Then do an overhand knot on top (half a reef knot). I'd draw a picture but I'm too tired.
If you are desperate ask a boy scout.

Space the knots about the same distance as the diameter as the cable but no closer than 10mm.
Cut the ends of the cord about 3mm from the knot.
Try to avoid wires changing position in the cable and try to keep the knots in the same place on the cable.