This handbook is a practical and simple guide to all t. Knots and splices, first published in 1953, has been used by many thousands of sailors all over the world. Definitely a beginner book perfect for kids, but the klutz book of knots is awesome. A square lashing where the spars under load have a tendency to slide over. A rare glimpse into the daytoday shipboard procedures of the 19thcentury. Giving complete and simple directions for making all th. Does the electronic version of the book completely replace the paper version. Adapted for the use of travellers, campers, yachtsmen, boy scouts, and all others having to use or handle ropes for any purpose. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Handbook of knots and splices, and other work with hempen and wire ropes hardcover 1996.
More information about this seller contact this seller 1. The ultimate encyclopedia of knots and ropework is a collection of images for some of the most common knots and plaits. Knots, splices and rope work a practical treatise giving complete and simple directions for making all the most useful and ornamental knots in common use, with chapters on splicing, pointing, seizing, serving, etc. Click here to create an account and enter seasources new online study. Discover the lost art of knots and splices with marlinspike. The knotting and working of rope and wire for seamen, yachtsmen and all rope users. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The new edition of this much loved reference has now been completely revised to bring it up to date with modern developments. Knots, splices and rope work a practical treatise giving complete and simple directions for making all the most useful and ornamental knots in common use, with chapters on splicing, pointing, seizing. Whether out at sea or in a pioneer cabin, knots were a part of daily life, one that is nearly lost today. Dec 26, 2006 this beautifullyillustrated and very popular book covers the commonlyused knots and splices. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. These animated knots are primarily for boaters, but many are useful for anyone who uses rope and values safety. In a life of travel and adventure in outoftheway places, in yachting or boating, in hunting or fishing, and even in motoring, to command a number of good knots and splices is to make life safer, easier, and more enjoyable, aside from the real pleasure one may find in learning the.
Read the book on paper it is quite a powerful experience. Read download american merchant seamans manual pdf pdf. This book brings together twenty essays on various topics in the history and science of knots. Superb full colour photographs show the formation of each knot. Boating knots by grog learn how to tie boating knots. From the monkey fist to the sink stopper, these detailed descriptions will get. A hardback book with pictorial boards and in very good condition, dated 1973. Not too long ago, there was a discussion on the open boat yahoo group about what members considered their 10 essential knots when sailing. The author of two years before the mast outlines practical aspects of seamanship such as setting sails and tying knots as well as the roles and duties of each crew member. Includes detailed instructions for tying many dozens of knots, ties, bends, hitches, loops, nooses, lashings, seizings, splices and things like the matthew walker, selvagee tie, flemish eye and the topsailhalyard toggle. The american merchant seaman s manual has been the primary seamanship text and reference book for the american merchant marine for more than sixty years. With stepbystep color photographs, the highly visual knots.
The selection of knots is based on many years of sailing combined with feedback and advice from several helpful captains. The book was written in the 1940s but it tells a little story and some history with each of its 4000 knots, splices, and other amazing items. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Whether you enjoy boating at sea, on rivers or canals, and whether you prefer dinghies, yachts, canal boats or motorcruisers, you will need to know how to tie and use a variety of knots. The ashley book of knots takes us back to a time when knots saved lives and put dinner on the table. On the following pages are a very few of the most basic types of knots and hitches, but theyll do to start you out. My copy is a hand me down from my father but you can occasionally find it online at some of the used book places. This version of knots, splices, and rope work is an import of a. If you want a book of knots and dont want to spend a lot of money, this is the book. As a general term, knot includes all configurations made in a cord or line or other material. Sep 21, 2004 knots, splices and rope work a practical treatise giving complete and simple directions for making all the most useful and ornamental knots in common use, with chapters on splicing, pointing, seizing, serving, etc.
Boating knots by grog learn how to tie boating knots using. Free audio book that you can download in mp3, ipod and itunes format for your portable audio player. Opinions varied but lists of important knots were very similar. Now in colour, it clearly illustrates how to tie each knot through the use of clear sequential diagrams and a stepbystep approach. He worked on it for two and a half years its a very inspirin. Browns knots and splices by jutsum, captain and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. No less than 3,854 knots and splices, hitches and hooks, beckets and toggles, sinnets and so on are described and illustrated. The morrow guide to knots american nautical services. Please read carefully the instructions for printing and. The adlard coles book of knots, previously published as the rya book of knots, is now available in a new edition, with clear howto diagrams for easy. For the first time, here are stepbystep instructions that take full advantage of color photography to teach the art of tying knots. But when it comes to a paper book, i a really like knots, splices and fancy work by chas l. Handbook of knots and splices, and other work with hempen. This beautifullyillustrated and very popular book covers the commonlyused knots and splices.
Best of all, if after reading an e book, you buy a paper version of knots and splices. Pdf ashley book of knots download full pdf book download. It has 24 different knots, splices hitches etc like the bowline, half hitches, tautline hitches, truckers hitch, figure eight, double figure eight, figure eight on a bite, sheet bend. Giving complete and simple directions for making all the most useful and ornamental knots in common use, with chapters on splicing, pointing, seizing, serving, etc. Best of all, if after reading an ebook, you buy a paper version of knots and splices.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. This knot is made by forming a regular figure eight and then following round with the other rope, as in fig. This handbook is a practical and simple guide to all the basic techniques involved in tying hempen, synthetic, and wire ropes. See also the what is the directory structure for the texts. Read download american merchant seamans manual pdf pdf download. If you are doing a splice and have to undo a length of rope to work the strands you can use a constrictor knot to limit how far the rope is taken apart. The complete visual guide is a clear, comprehensive, and practical guide to tying more than 100 knots from choosing, using, and maintaining ropes, to learning about the different families of knots from stopper knots. It is divided into five parts, which deal respectively with knots in prehistory and antiquity, noneuropean traditions, working knots, the developing science of knots, and decorative and other aspects of knots. Hyatt verrills excellent book that was written around the turn of the previous century and is now in the public domain.
Browns knots and splices by captain jutsum, 9781409725336, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. There is no discussion of any knots usage and history. When properly tied it never lets go and allows you to close the knot very tightly. The book gives clear, stepbystep diagrams showing how to tie knots, splices and whippings. This import does contain all of the text and figures illustrations\drawings that are so important to understanding the mechanics of tying complex knots. This is a bestselling pocketsized book on rope and wire work, splices, knots and rope work. Books on knots and tall ships and a few cords and thimbles phone. Dec 15, 2006 practical stepbystep guide to tying knots essential information for all sailors and anyone wanting to tie knots. Each knot is shown in stages, the use for the knot is given and the good and bad points are highlighted for each knot.
Knots, hitches, and lashings a study of the terminology pictured in figure will aid in understanding the methods of 21 and. Knots, splices, cordage, terminals and rigging maclean, william p on. Read online american merchant seamans manual and download american merchant seamans manual book full in pdf formats. An illustrated handbook softcover 2006 knots, splices, and rope work. It has become the basic handbook showing how to tie the most useful and indispensable knots, bends and splices and has sold worldwide to sailors, campers, scouts, climbers. Knotsrope splicing wikibooks, open books for an open world. Knots, bends, splices by captain jutsum free ebook. Knots, bends, splices with tables of strengths of ropes. Pages 1 and 2 should be, if possible, printed on heavier paper as they will be the cover of this booklet. Knots and splices is the bestselling truly pocketsized book on rope and wire work, splices, and all types of knots, and has been continuously in print for almost 50 years. Jan 16, 2010 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The following activities provide an opportunity to closely examine rope to see how it is made, and also to practice tying some of the knots used by sailors, in the 1800s nineteenth century and today.
However, when naming knots, the term knot is used in a more specific way. A complete stepbystep guide to making any and every knot there is, and then some. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. Seasources common seamanship knots for able seaman prepare for or supplement your studies for your uscg license exam here. Rope splicing is the forming of a semipermanent join between two ropes or two parts of the same rope by partly untwisting and then interweaving their strands.
Jul 30, 2019 the book was written in the 1940s but it tells a little story and some history with each of its 4000 knots, splices, and other amazing items. Merchant mariners going to sea for the first time need to know as much. Buy knots and splices colour ed by steve judkins, timothy davison isbn. Browse the worlds largest ebookstore and start reading today on the web, tablet, phone, or ereader. Knots, splices and fancy work by spencer, charles louis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Splices can be used to form a stopper at the end of a line, to form a loop or an eye in a rope, or for joining two ropes together. Knots, bends, splices with tables of strengths of ropes, etc. From line care and handling, to about a hundred different knots and splices, this book has it all. You can join the knot knowledgeable with knots, splices and rope work an 88page softcover book originally published in 1917.
254 1223 1254 427 947 602 11 314 133 234 955 1516 374 778 15 1309 166 1326 867 241 1050 796 487 259 886 1235 1113 799 310 531 1261 1185 113 594 249 1380 851 1169 1424 720 689 754