The Splicing Handbook
techniques for traditional and modern ropes and wires
$60.06
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
4 July 2011
Summary
The Ultimate Splicing Handbook
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…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781408141977 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1408141973 |
| Author: | Barbara Merry, John Darwin |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Adlard Coles Nautical |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Edition: | 3rd |
| Release Date: | 4 July 2011 |
| Weight: | 280g |
| Dimensions: | 214mm x 138mm x 14mm |
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Critics Review
‘this revised version of the book covers almost every way of splicing modern ropes, wire rope and offers some fun ways to decorate with rope…Authors Barbara Merry and John Darwin have updated the book to include not only traditional ropes…but some new, high-tech products…along with wire splicing and how to properly select wire rigging.’ * Ontario Sailor Magazine (June/July 2011) *‘The Splicing Handbook-Techniques for traditional modern ropes and wires by Barbara Merry with John Darwin is the only handbook devoted to splicing today’s ropes. This bestselling reference covers every kind of splicing project, according to the publisher. 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’. * Fishing News (19 August 2011) *
About The Author
Barbara Merry
Barbara Merry is a marine rope specialist with over twenty years’ experience in the splicing trade. She has written on rope and rope technology for WoodenBoat magazine.
John Darwin is a master of rope technology - a former rope designer, he still tests and fabricates ropes.
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