Publisher Description

The only reference devoted entirely to splicing today's ropesThe 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.

Notes

3rd edition. Subtitled, Techniques For Modern & Traditional Ropes. Aimed at mariners.

Author Biography

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.

Table of Contents

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

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For boat owners, boatyards, riggers, commercial fishermen, and other mariners, here is the only handbook devoted to splicing today's ropes, and the book now includes wire splices, rope-to-wire splices, and ropework gear for boats.About the Book The Splicing Handbookis the only reference devoted entirely to splicing today's ropes. First published in 1987, the book won immediate acceptance among boaters and has sold more than 40,000 copies to date.The book 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 a boater is likely to encounter, including modern cordage such as Spectra; mainstream rope materials such as Dacron and nylon; and wire and rope-to-wire splices.This new edition is enlarged by 60% in order to include three new wire splices and several attractive, evocative, knot- and splice-based projects that will find useful applications on boats: rope fenders; rope chafing gear; rope cargo nets and ladders; and rope bow puddings.Key Selling Features The only book devoted to a topic of central importance to sailors Previous editions have sold more than 40,000 copies to date. Charming pen-and-ink illustrations show every procedure while evoking the traditional arts of the mariner. How to splice the high-tech, slippery, synthetic ropes such as Spectra, Dyneema, co-polymer, and Kevlar. Covers all the standard rope constructions using Dacron and nylon, including solid braid, double braid, parallel core, plaited, and three-strand. There isn't a rope project on board that can't be tackled with this guide. Shows 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.Market / Audience Boat owners, riggers, commercial fishermen, and other mariners.About the Author Barbara Merry (Wakefield, RI)is a marine rope worker with twenty years of experience in the splicing trade. Founder and owner of the Marlinspike Artist, she has worked on projects for boats of all sizes, from small traditional sailing craft and working schooners to commercial fishing vessels and U.S. Coast Guard cutters. She has taught at the Wooden Boat School and the Northeast Maritime Institute, and has written on rope and rope technology forWoodenBoatandInvention and Technology.Reviews of The Splicing Handbook: "Gets straight to the point with clear instructions and useful tips."-- Westcoast Fisherman"Particularly helpful in explaining-and showing with simple, straightforward illustrations-how to manage the bewildering array of new rope materials and weaves.--Down East"A book you can read for the pleasure of knowing how splicing is accomplished. It is also a reference book that you and your crew can review when tackling a specialty splicing job."-- Shoreline

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