The Splicing Handbook : Techniques for Modern and Traditional Ropes

Darwin, John, Merry, Barbara

ISBN 10: 0713668466 / ISBN 13: 9780713668469

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 2004

About this Item

Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Splicing Handbook : Techniques for Modern and Traditional Ropes
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0713668466
• ISBN 13: 9780713668469
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 0.436 pounds

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Synopsis

The Splicing Handbook' is the only book devoted entirely to splicing today's rope. This edition includes step-by-step illustrations and explanations for the most useful and popular splices using both traditional twisted and modern braided ropes.'

From the Back Cover

"The Splicing Handbook is particularly helpful in explaining--and showing with simple, straightforward illustrations--how to manage the bewildering array of new rope materials and weaves."--Down East

"Here's a book you can read for the pleasure of knowing how splicing is accomplished. It is also a reference book that you and your crew can review when tackling a . . . specialty splicing job."--Shoreline

The only reference devoted entirely to splicing today's ropes, this new and expanded edition includes step-by-step illustrations and explanations for the most useful and popular splices in traditional twisted and modern braided ropes. Now covers eery kind of splicing project a boater is likely to encounter, including modern cordage such as Spectra, and wire and rope-to-wire splices.