( 0 customer ratings)
VolumesOfValue, October 2012
This edition features
• illustrations
• a linked Table of Contents
CONTENTS
The Construction of Ropes
Common Whipping,
Knots, etc., formed by a Single Rope's-end--
Overhand Knot
Figure of 8
Simple Clinch
Running or Inside Clinch
Outside Clinch
Buntline Hitch
Bowline
Running Bowline
Half Hitch
Round Turn and Two Half Hitches
Clove Hitch
Rolling Hitch
Timber Hitch
Fisherman's Bend
Topsail Halliard Bend
Stun'sail Bend
Blackwall Hitch
Midshipman's Hitch
Double Blackwall Hitch
Knots, etc., made on the Bight of a Rope--
A Bowline on the Bight
Marlinespike Hitch
Sheepshank
Catspaw
Knots, Bends, etc., for Uniting Ropes--
Reef Knot
Common or Sheet Bend
Single Carrick Bend
Double Carrick Bend
Diamond Knot
Knots formed on Ropes by their own Strands--
Wall Knot
Double Wall Knot
Crown Knot
Manrope Knot
Stopper Knot
Single Matthew Walker
Double Matthew Walker
Another form of Diamond Knot (Single)
Double Diamond Knot
Shroud Knot
Spritsail Sheet Knot
Splices--
Eye Splice
Short Splice
Cut Splice
Long Splice
Grommet
Wire Splicing--
Eye Splice
Long Splice
Purchases--
Single Whip
Double Whip
Runner
Gun Tackle
Handy Billy or Jigger
Watch or Luff Tackle
Double Luff
Three-fold Purchase
Four-fold Purchase
Single Spanish Burton
Double Spanish Burton (two forms)
Spanish Windlass
Miscellaneous Odds and Ends--
Palm and Needle Whipping
West Country Whipping
American Whipping
To Point a Rope End
Turk's Head
Mousing a Hook
Securing Lead Line to Lead
Fitting a Flag
Cringles
Lengthening the Rope of a Sail
Jury Knot
Sling for a Barrel
Chain Knot
Double Chain
Twist or Plain Knot
Wire Rope Splicing, etc.--
How to Handle Wire Rope
Set of Wire Rope Splicing Tools
Directions for Splicing
Splicing Thimbles
Tables showing the Respective Weights and Strengths of Various Cordage
If you use one of Kobo's free reading apps you won't need to worry about download options most of the time. Your Kobo reading app can easily add Kobo Store books to your library for a seamless reading experience.
Download options matter when:
In both of these cases you will need to:
You can also use Digital Editions to transfer the book to your eReader. See here for more information on Digital Editions.
You can read this item on your computer using our free Kobo Desktop Application. This application lets you read, manage your library of eBooks, and even shop for new ones. Check out our demo for more information!
Learn More »You can read this item on your Kobo eReader (or other select electronic reading devices). The Kobo eReader lets you carry your whole library with you, so that you can read on the go.
Visit kobo.com/ereaders »You can read this item on select tablets using one of our free Kobo apps. These apps let you read, manage your library of eBooks, and even shop for new ones.
Learn More »You can read this item on your Kobo Vox eReader. The Kobo Vox eReader lets you read books with color, sound or interactive elements. Check out our demo for more information on the Kobo Vox.
Learn More »You can read this item on your Kobo Arc using the Library app. This app lets you read, manage your library of eBooks, and shop for new books.
Learn More »You can read this item on any Android device (phone, tablet) with one of our free Kobo apps. These apps let you read, manage your library of eBooks, and even shop for new ones.
Learn More »You can read this item on the free Kobo app for iPhone. This app let you read, manage your library of eBooks, and even shop for new ones.
Download the iPhone App! Learn More »
By: {2}
Available on: {3}
Coming soon
Secure TransactionSubtotal
Store Credit
Total
We'll charge your credit card {4} on {3}.
We'll charge your credit card {4} when the book is added to your Library.
Your store credit covers the cost of this purchase, so we don't charge your credit card
Use Quick Buy for all eBook purchases.{2} is now in your library. You'll receive an email confirming your purchase very soon.
{2} has been pre-ordered. You'll receive a confirmation email confirming your pre-order very soon.
You were charged:
You will be charged: on {3}
You will be charged: when the book is added to your Library
Rakuten Super Points earned: {1}
Rakuten Super Points {1} earned after the book is added to your Library
