Author : Barbara Merry
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071736956
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (717 download)
Book Synopsis The Splicing Handbook, Third Edition by : Barbara Merry
Download or read book The Splicing Handbook, Third Edition written by Barbara Merry and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2011-01-12 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only reference devoted entirely to splicing today’s ropes The Splicing Handbook includes step-by-step illustrations and explanations for the most useful and popular splices in traditional twisted and modern braided ropes, and it covers every kind of splicing project you are likely to encounter, including modern cordage such as Spectra; mainstream rope materials such as Dacron and nylon; and wire and rope-to-wire splices. Covers all the standard rope constructions using Dacron and nylon, including solid braid, double braid, parallel core, plaited, and three-strand Explains how to splice wire for sailboat shrouds and halyards Shows how to make a broad range of useful onboard projects--and several that will find uses around the home as well, including dog collars, netting, rope railings, and lanyards.