Knots and Splices

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Even those who have difficulty tying their shoes will be able to tie "Turk's heads" when they follow the clear illustrations and concise instructions given in this new book. Dozens of the most frequently used knots have been selected and explained, including reef knots, sheet bends, figure eights and more. Each knot's strengths and weaknesses are discussed and the reader will gain the important ability to select the right knot for the right situation. Also discussed are splicing and whipping, and the many ...
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Overview

Even those who have difficulty tying their shoes will be able to tie "Turk's heads" when they follow the clear illustrations and concise instructions given in this new book. Dozens of the most frequently used knots have been selected and explained, including reef knots, sheet bends, figure eights and more. Each knot's strengths and weaknesses are discussed and the reader will gain the important ability to select the right knot for the right situation. Also discussed are splicing and whipping, and the many different natural and synthetic roves available. It is the perfect handbook for sailors, campers and outdoorsmen of all types.
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 “Colour diagrams are used to show yachtsmen how to get knotted, step-by-step.” (Yachting Monthly, June 2007)
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781574090123
  • Publisher: Sheridan House, Incorporated
  • Publication date: 1/28/1998
  • Edition description: REV
  • Pages: 64
  • Product dimensions: 6.00 (w) x 9.00 (h) x 1.00 (d)

Meet the Author

Steve Judkins is a member of the international Guild of Knot Tyers. He is a professional sailing instructor and was formerly in the royal Navy, serving on HMY Brittania.

Tim Davison is a highly experienced sailor, who spends much of his time cruising the Mediterranean.

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Table of Contents

Terms.

Tools of the trade.

Choosing a rope.

Ten Knots Everyone Should Know.

Round turn & Two half hitches.

Clove hitch.

Figure of eight.

Reef Knot.

Bowline.

Bowline on a bight.

Sheet bend.

Double sheet bend.

Fisherman's bend/Anchor hitch.

Rolling hitch.

Other Useful Knots.

Carrick bend.

Sheepshank.

Constrictor knot.

Buntline hitch.

Surgeon's knot.

Alpine butterfly bend.

Fisherman's knot/Englishman's knot.

Cow hitch.

Cow hitch round turn and Prusik knot.

Timber hitch.

Marlinespike hitch.

Man harness knot/Artillery loop.

Trucker's hitch/Dolly knot.

Marling hitches.

Coiling a rope.

Turk's head.

Splices & Whipping.

Eye Splice.

Short Splice.

Eye in braid-on-braid rope.

Eye in braid-on-3-strand rope.

Common whipping.

Sailmaker's whipping.

Heat sealing the end of a synthetic rope.

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