Handbook of Knotting and SplicingGenerations of scouts and sailors have learned their lore from this classic reference by a master craftsman. Editor Paul N. Hasluck was a renowned contributor to numerous technical journals as well as the author of several books on crafts and antiques. His clearly written guide--amply illustrated with 208 figures--dates from the turn of the twentieth century and offers timeless instruction for knotters and splicers of ropes. Starting with simple and useful knots, this manual proceeds to more complex varieties: eye knots, hitches, and bends; ring knots and rope shortenings; ties and lashings; and fancy knots. Additional topics include rope splicing; working cordage; hammock making; lashings and ties for scaffolding; and splicing and socketing wire ropes. A helpful index appears at the end, and a list of illustrations identifies the figures in order of appearance. |
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bend bight block boat knot bulb centre Chain Knot circumference Clew close clove hitch coils cord cordage crossed crown Diamond Knot double Eye Knot fastening fender fibres figure-of-eight knot finished Flemish knot gether grommet half hitches hauled taut hemp rope hitched round hole hook hoops knot Fig laid Lark's Head lashing lay the end left hand length long splice long strand marled marlinespike hitch method nettles overhand knot parcel passed round piece of wood Pitcher Knot pole pricker pull put round reef knot right-handed splice ring Rope Splice ropeyarn round seizing round the rope round the standing rungs running knot sailor's knot secured served short splice Shortening shown in Fig side slinging slip small stuff spar spike spunyarn stopper stopper knot strain tapered thimble three strands thrums thumb tight toggle twine twist undone unlay wall knot whipping Wire Rope yarns Yoke Line