Netting Shuttles/ Netting Needles

[Lazy Carver]

I find, there is nothing more accomplished, or spiritually liberating in wood work, than innovating or producing a tool or instrument to be used in the advancement or assistance for everyday society and/or communal living or self reliance. Especially when a tool is fabricated from the natural elements that surround us.
These netting shuttles whittled from various woods i have collected in my surroundings are the perfect example of this... These are just some of the netting shuttles i have produced to make a variety of meshings for everyday purpose... Ive made everything from Laundry bags, to swag nets, to cargo style nets, fishing nets, to trout nets, and even toy hammocks...(in the future i will attempt sleeping hammocks) The use of these tools is limitless, with the exception of doing dishes, shoveling snow,..... and.... oh yeah!... changing diapers! In the near future i will produce a tutorial on whittling and/or carving these wonderful and useful tools, including other tools as well.... I would advantageously encourage people to try projects like these, as to credit the many wonderful uses.
Added here are 2 bags i produced using a few of the netting needles shown (the 2 flat sticks are aids used to size the mesh).
Sincerely, Bob Vega (lAzY cARvEr)

[Dan Wegiel]

Hi Rob,
Looks like you have enough to keep you busy for a while, very nice job on all. Every now & then I see similar shuttles at Native American Artifact Shows made by ancient man. Appreciate you letting us take a peek at your "stash".
Dan

[wDonkey]

Hi Bob
i share your interests in mending cast nests and making my own shuttles. i'm currently (on and off) working on a 14' diameter cast net, it only have two more row to make and its now taking forever. mind to share what documentation you have on mending nets ?

heres my home made tools :

[Lazy Carver]

Originally Posted by wDonkey

Hi Bob
i share your interests in mending cast nests and making my own shuttles. i'm currently (on and off) working on a 14' diameter cast net, it only have two more row to make and its now taking forever. mind to share what documentation you have on mending nets ?

I guess the two rectangular shaped objects below the shuttles are gauges... I would only assume the hollow center is used for grasping, while meshing... That gives me a great idea! Very practical.....

[Dan S]

I know this is common in many parts of the world but not so much here. Ever think of writing an article for WCI?

Dan

[Robson Valley]

I have not laid a hand on one of those since 1964 and I have forgotten everything.
I was actually taught fish-net mending. "Man-Knitting."
As much as I'd appreciate the carving tutorial,
some applications would not be lost on us, either.

[wDonkey]

Originally Posted by Lazy Carver

I guess the two rectangular shaped objects below the shuttles are gauges... I would only assume the hollow center is used for grasping, while meshing... That gives me a great idea! Very practical.....

yup, my pinky and my ring finger fits at an angle. the shorter gauge i find too short and i quit using it.

i screwed two loops to the ceiling (make sure you aim for the joist) and use two rings and a rope to be able to pull the work higher as i add rows, heres what it looks like:




i took my stuff out and started knitting again, thanks for the little push!