Full Description
Struggling to unravel the secrets of knotting and ropework mastery?
This book is a comprehensive guide to the art of knotting and ropework, offering step-by-step instructions from basic rope care to advanced techniques. It covers essential knots, bends, hitches, and splicing methods, highlighting their practical applications in nautical and other settings. Gordon Perry and Steve Judkins bring their wealth of knowledge to this instructional resource, making it an invaluable tool for anyone keen to improve their rope handling skills.
- Detailed exploration of various knots, including hitches and bends for secure fastening.
- Advanced splicing techniques for creating strong, reliable rope joints.
- Instructions on crafting decorative knots for both practical and aesthetic purposes.
- Emphasis on the safety and efficiency of proper rope handling methods.
An instructional non-fiction book that empowers individuals to master knotting and ropework, enhancing both personal and professional skills in a safe and efficient manner.
Gordon Perry is a distinguished author known for his insightful writing and dedication to his craft. With a career marked by a commitment to exploring complex themes, Perry has established himself as a respected voice in the literary community. Steve Judkins is a talented writer whose work has captivated readers with its depth and originality. His contributions to the field have been recognized by peers and readers alike, making him a noteworthy figure in contemporary literature.
Contents
Learning the Ropes 7
Rope Construction - Materials 9
Rope Construction - Stranded 11
Rope Construction - Braided 12
Understanding the Strength of Ropes 13
Rope Markings 15
Shock (Bungee) Cord and Tape 15
Care & Maintenance 16
Hand Coiling Stranded Ropes 19
Hand Coiling Braid on Braid 20
Deck Coiling Ropes 21
Terminology 22
Tools 23
Blocks & Tackles 25
Blocks 26
Tackles 27
Tricing 27
Runner 27
Gun Tackle 28
Handy Billy 28
Luff Tackle or Jigger 28
Double Luff 28
Light Gyn 29
Parbuckle 29
Spanish Windlass 30
Belays 31
Single Bollard 32
Double Bollard 32
Staghorn 33
T Bar 33
Cleat 34
Belaying Pin 35
Ground Stake 36
Ring 37
Winches 38
Progressive Knot Tying 39
Basic Knots for Boat Users 40
End and Stopper Knots 41
Bends 46
Binding Knots 48
Hitches 50
Loops 57
Rope End & Stopper Knots 61
Overhand & Figure of Eight Knots 62
Heaving Line Knot 63
Monkey's Fist 64
Matthew Walker Knot 66
Manrope Knot 68
Whipping 69
Bends 73
Joining Ends 74
Sheet Bend - Variants 75
Sheet Bend - Double 76
Sheet Bend - One Way 77
Heaving Line Bend 78
Racking Bend 79
Seizing Bend 80
Alpine Butterfly Bend 82
Ashley's Bend 83
Rigger's Bend 84
Fisherman's Knot 86
Fisherman's Eight Knot 87
Harness Bend 88
Blood Knot Bend 90
Carrick Bend 92
Bowline Bend 94
Hitches 95
Making Fast 96
Half Hitches 97
Cow Hitches 98
Clove Hitch 99
Prusik Hitch 100
Blake's Hitch 101
High Post Hitch 102
Pile Hitch 103
Icicle Hitch 104
Anchor Bend 105
Timber Hitch & Killick Hitch 106
Scaffold Hitch 107
Buntline Hitch 108
Guyline Hitch 109
Halyard Knot 110
Loops & Nooses 111
Identifying Loops and Nooses 112
Overhand Loop 113
Double Overhand Loop 113
Artilleryman's Knot 114
Alpine Butterfly Loop 115
Bowline 116
Common 116
Climber's Method 117
Tucked 118
On a Bight 119
Water 120
Running 121
Figure of Eight Loop 122
Packer's Knot 123
Bottle Knot 124
Double Fisherman's Loop 125
Jury Mast Knot 126
Lashings & Bindings 127
Safe and Secure 128
Knots Used for Lashing & Binding 129
Mousing Hooks 130
Mousing a Shackle 131
Half Hitching 132
Marling Hitching 133
Chain Lashing 134
Trucker's Hitch 136
Square Lashing 138
Diagonal Lashing 140
Transom Knot 142
Rope Stopper 143
Chain Stopper 144
Splicing, Serving and Seizing 145
What is a Splice? 146
Knots Used in Splicing 147
Three Strand Backsplice 148
Three Strand to Chain Splice 149
Three Strand Eye Splice 150
Three Strand Short Splice 152
Three Strand Long Splice 154
Multiplait Eye Splice 156
Multiplait Short Splice 158
Multiplait Rope to Chain Splice 160
Halyard Becket or Backsplice 162
Braid on Braid Eye Splice 163
Braid with Core Eye Splice 166
Reduction Splice 168
Hollow Braid Eye Splice 170
Yachtsman's Roll Splice 172
Rope to Wire Splice 174
Three Strand Rope Grommet 177
Serving 179
Seizing 181
Marlinespike Ropework 183
Advanced Knotting 184
Turk's Head Knots 185
Star Knot 192
Decorative Coverings 194
King-Spoke Turk's Head 196
Two Short Lanyards 198
Knife Lanyard 201
Binoculars Lanyard 202
Spectacles Lanyard 204
Thump Mat 206
Mast Dropper 207
Cabin Strings with Three Drops 208
Ocean Plait Mat 210
Square Mat 212
Side Fender 214
Disc Fender 216
Bell Rope 220
Baggy Wrinkle 224
A Boat Hand Lead Line 228
