For any seafarer, splicing rope is an essential skill. But the traditional 3-strand rope is fast disappearing. So how do you splice braided rope? This is the definitive pocket-sized guide to all rope splicing techniques. Most of the techniques are quite easy to master – and also fun to do. See why splices are better – and stronger – than knots or shackles for joining or shortening rope, and follow the step-by-step photographs and clear instructions to find out how to splice efficiently.
Containing step by step photos and clear instructions, this colourful and easy to follow aide memoire guides users every step of the way.
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- English
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Reeds Splicing Handbook
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Print ISBN
9781472981486
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1Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Contents
- Preface
- Which type of rope?
- Construction of ropes
- Before you start
- Splicing Techniques
- Chapter One Eye splice in three-strand rope
- Chapter Two Eye splice in eight-strand rope
- Chapter Three Eye splice in double braid polyester rope
- Chapter Four Eye splice in single braid Dyneema rope
- Chapter Five Eye splice in double braid Dyneema rope
- Chapter Six A Dyneema soft shackle
- Chapter Seven Continuous loop in double braid polyester
- Chapter Eight Loop in single braid Dyneema
- Chapter Nine Splicing in an extra cover
- Chapter Ten Whippings
- Bibliography
- Brand names used
- About the author
- Index
- Acknowledgements
- eCopyright