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Splicing Modern Ropes: A Practical Handbook
Jan-Willem Polman
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Description for Splicing Modern Ropes: A Practical Handbook
Hardcover. The definitive guide to making strong, reliable splices in braided rope, using step-by-step photographs and clear instructions to help readers master this important but tricky skill. Num Pages: 176 pages, Over 450 colour photos. BIC Classification: WSSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 253 x 18. Weight in Grams: 680.
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 guide to this crucial skill. 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. Learn how to * ... Read more
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 guide to this crucial skill. 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. Learn how to * ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Condition
New
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781472923202
SKU
9781472923202
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-1
About Jan-Willem Polman
Jan-Willem Polman is a sailor, author, journalist and specialist in synthetics technology who runs courses and workshops about splicing modern ropes.
Reviews for Splicing Modern Ropes: A Practical Handbook
This book will guide readers through all of the stages required to make strong splices.
48 Degrees North
If any book deserves to be labeled `a practical handbook,' Splicing Modern Ropes has to be among them.
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48 Degrees North
If any book deserves to be labeled `a practical handbook,' Splicing Modern Ropes has to be among them.
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