The Splicing Handbook: Techniques for Modern and Traditional Ropes

by Barbara Merry, John Darwin

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.

Genres: Reference

100 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1987

Reviews

[Kate · Rating 2 out of 5]

Irritatingly complicated

I just wanted to learn to make a fender for a boat. I don't understand half of what I just read and never heard of most of the tools used. I wish I could get my money back from kindle. Wire to rope stuff is a huge area that I have no need of whatsoever.

This is not a good book for beginners.. Save your money get something with more pictures.

[Jim Wilcox · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book. See also Brion Toss's works.