
The Splicing Handbook, Third Edition
Techniques for Modern and Traditional Ropes
Barbara Merry(Author)
International Marine Publishing Co
3rd Edition
Published on 16. January 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-07-173604-6 (ISBN)
Description
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-strandExplains how to splice wire for sailboat shrouds and halyardsShows 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.
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-strandExplains how to splice wire for sailboat shrouds and halyardsShows 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.
More details
Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Rockport, ME
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
0 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
332 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-173604-6 (9780071736046)
Schweitzer Classification
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E-Book
01/2011
3rd Edition
International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
€44.49
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Previous edition

Barbara Merry | John Darwin
The Splicing Handbook
Techniques for Modern and Traditional Ropes, Second Edition
Book
02/2000
2nd Edition
TAB Books Inc
€17.50
Shipment within 15-20 days
Person
Barbara Merry is a marine rope worker with twenty years of expierence in the splicing trade. Dounder and owner of the MArlinspike Artist in Wakefield, Rhode Island, she has worked on projects for boats of all sizes, from small traditional sialing craft and working schooners to commercial fishing vessels and U.S. Coast Guard cutters. She has taught at the WooderBoat School and the Northeast Maritime Institute, and has written on rope and rope technology for WoodenBoat and Invention and Technology.
Content
AcknowledgmentsPreface to the Third EditionPart One: Splicing and Seizing Modern RopesChapter 1. Introduction to Splicing; Chapter 2. Three-Strand Twisted Rope; Chapter 3. Three-Strand Splicing Projects; Chapter 4. Double-Braid Rope; Chapter 5. Solid-Braid Splice; Chapter 6. Braid with Three-Strand Core; Chapter 7. Braid with Parallel Core; Chapter 8. Hollow Braid; Chapter 9. Copolymer End-to-End Splice; Chapter 10. Eight-Plait Rope; Chapter 11. Eight-Plait Rope-to-Chain Splice; Chapter 12. Twelve-Plait Rope; Chapter 13. Whipping and Seizing; Chapter 14. Sew-and-Serve Splice; Part Two: Splicing Wire Rope Chapter 15. Introduction to Wire Rope; Chapter 16. Liverpool Wire Splice;Chapter 17. Tug Boat Splice;Chapter 18. Lap Splice;Chapter 19. Mill Valley Splice;Part Three: Ropework Projects Chapter 20. Traditional Rope Fenders;Chapter 21. Dressing Up a Vinyl Fender;Chapter 22. Bow Puddings;Chapter 23. Baggywrinkle;Chapter 24. A Cargo Net;Chapter 25. Lizards;Chapter 26. Making Your Own Rope;Chapter 27. Quick and Easy Knots; Glossary Index