Knotting and Splicing Ropes and Cordage - Softcover

Hasluck, Paul N.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1616086785 ISBN 13: 9781616086787

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing, 2012

Synopsis

Great for sailors, Scouts, climbers, cavers, rescue workers, or anyone who is simply interested in learning the skills behind knotting and splicing, this classic work holds the very foundation of the art.

When it comes to explaining crafters' tools and techniques, craftsman Paul N. Hasluck is a true master. His classic work Knotting and Splicing Ropes and Cordage covers:

• The basics of rope formation
• Tying useful knots
• Splicing rope
• Working cordage
• Tying fancy knots
• Using different ties and lashings
• And more.

Knots include Overhand, Sailor’s Reef, Granny, Whipcord, Flemish Eye Bowline; Killick Hitch, Rolling Hitch, and more. With over 200 intricate illustrations.

About this title

About the Author

Paul N. Hasluck, a true woodworking guru, was the craftsman behind titles such as Manual of Traditional Wood Carving, The Handyman’s Book: Essential Woodworking Tools and Techniques, Rustic Carpentry, Traditional Glassworking Techniques, Metalworking, The Handyman’s Guide, and more.

Edition details

• Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1616086785
• ISBN 13: 9781616086787
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160