Reeds Splicing Handbook : For all types of rope
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For any seafarer, splicing rope is an essential skill. But the traditional 3-strand rope is fast disappearing. So how do you splice braided rope? This is the definitive pocket-sized guide to all rope splicing techniques. Most of the techniques are quite easy to master – and also fun to do. See why splices are better – and stronger – than knots or shackles for joining or shortening rope, and follow the step-by-step photographs and clear instructions to find out how to splice efficiently.
Containing step by step photos and clear instructions, this colourful and easy to follow aide memoire guides users every step of the way.
TitleReeds Splicing Handbook : For all types of rope
EditionReissue
PublisherReed's Nautical Books, Bloomsbury
Year of publication2019
Pagination127 p.
IllustrationsIllus., colour photographs
Dimensions10 x 16 cm
Materialbook
Class numberVM533 .P65 2019
ISBN978-1-4729-8148-6
NotesDes Pawson Collection
First published in 2016 in the Netherlands as Het kleine splitsboek by Uitgeverij Hollandia BV.
First published in 2016 in the Netherlands as Het kleine splitsboek by Uitgeverij Hollandia BV.
Subjectknots and splices, ropes