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I did a short section on a stick to show how to start the wrap, splice in an extra piece and finish it. I measered out a 6' piece and it did about 3.5" on a 3/4" stick.
Here is a closeup of the finished section.
http://www.lsstuff.com/misc/half-hitch-01.jpg
The Utube video should be here...
It's a half hitch. Do an overhand knot to start, then wrap the cord around the wheel and tuck it under the piece you just wrapped around.
Use the left hand to hold the line up as the right hand passes the cord around and then tuck it under your finger. Pull tight and repeat. Keep going in the...