The only book devoted completely to slicing today's ropes, this fully illustrated, step-by-step guide has been expanded and enhanced in this new edition and now covers wire splices, and splices in Spectra and Kevlar ropes as well as Dacron braid and traditional three-strand. The Splicing Handbook includes every splice project a boater will ever need.

The Splicing Handbook: Techniques for Modern and Traditional Ropes, Second Edition

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

DUGARD, MARTIN

Merry, Barbara

Crafts & Hobbies

International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press

Demystifies the splicing of high-tech rope with detailed illustrations. Among the 23 splices analyzed here are the double braid, braid with 3-strand core, 8- and 12-plait, and traditional 3-strand twisted rope, eye splices for all of the synthetics; and rope-to-wire splices. Covers whipping and seizing, quick easy knots, rope care, and splicing tools.

The Splicing Handbook: Techniques for Modern and Traditional Ropes

Sports & Outdoors

Darwin, John

Hunting & Fishing

McGraw-Hill Companies

The only reference devoted entirely to splicing today’s ropes The Splicing Handbook includes step-by-step illustrations and explanations for the most useful and popular splices in traditional twisted and modern braided ropes, and it covers every kind of splicing project you are likely to encounter, including modern cordage such as Spectra; mainstream rope materials such as Dacron and nylon; and wire and rope-to-wire splices. <li>Covers all the standard rope constructions using Dacron and nylon, including solid braid, double braid, parallel core, plaited, and three-strand </li>
<li>Explains how to splice wire for sailboat shrouds and halyards </li>
<li>Shows how to make a broad range of useful onboard projects--and several that will find uses around the home as well, including dog collars, netting, rope railings, and lanyards. </li>

The Splicing Handbook, Third Edition: Techniques for Modern and Traditional Ropes

Discover the dozens of nautically flavored craft projects you can make with rope! 
You will be surprised by the fancy projects you can make with a square knot, a double-French hitching, or four-strand braids (a dog collar, a tool grip, and a decorated picture frame, respectively)! You can also tie the sailor's Turk's Head knot into a bracelet and morph a monkey's fist knot into a doorstop or a fun toy for your dog. Marine artisan Barbara Merry, an expert in artistic marlinspike seamanship skills, shows you how with Marlinspike Sailor's Knots and Crafts. With the help of her expert guidance, you can create more than 30 ropework projects that will add a nautical touch to your boat, RV, camp, or home. Here are just a few projects you can create with Marlinspike Sailor's Knots and Crafts: 
 Companionway treads * Gear hammock for your bunk * Decorated carafe * Canvas ditty bag * Water bottle carrier * Manila doormat * Zipper pull * Swing hammock for your backyard * Key fob * Checkerboard * Reusable net shopping bag * Eyeglass case * Ring toss * and more Don’t worry if you have never worked with rope in this way before--Barbara will take you step-by-step through the process, from choosing and measuring materials to putting the final touches on your nautical project. Projects are suitable for scout troops or afterschool activities as well!

Marlinspike Sailor's Arts and Crafts: A Step-by-Step Guide to Tying Classic Sailor's Knots to Create, Adorn, and Show Off

History

Americas

THE SPLICING HANDBOOK.

Water Sports

Nautical

Intl Marine Pub

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