The Splicing Handbook - Techniques for Traditional and Modern Ropes and Wires (Paperback, 3rd edition)

The only handbook devoted to splicing today's ropes, this bestselling reference covers every kind of splicing project a boater will ever need. Featuring step-by-step illustrations and explanations for the most useful and popular splices in traditional twisted and modern braided ropes as well as wire, it covers: - how to splice high-tech, slippery, synthetic ropes such as Spectra, Dyneema and Kevlar - mainstream rope materials such as Dacron and nylon - all standard rope constructions, including solid braid, double braid, parallel core, plaited and three-strand rope - how to splice wire for shrouds and halyards, and rope to wire splices This new edition has been expanded to include a section on wire selection, new wire splices and several attractive knot and splice-based projects: rope fenders, rope cargo nets, rope ladders and rope bow puddings. There isn't a rope project on board that can't be tackled with this guide. 'Covers every splicing project a yachtsman will ever need.' Kelvin Hughes 'Aimed at the beginner, though the in-depth stuff will appeal to old hands too.' Classic Boat

General

Imprint:	Adlard Coles Nautical
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	July 2011
First published:	July 2011
Authors:	Barbara Merry • John Darwin
Dimensions:	213 x 140 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	256
Edition:	3rd edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-4081-4197-7
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Water sports & recreations > Boating > General
LSN:	1-4081-4197-3
Barcode:	9781408141977

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