Truly comprehensive in scope, this Encyclopedia begins with a history of knots and rope making, and proceeds into the how to of tying and of making useful and decorative articles with rope. More than 3,600 knots are described and illustrated in 348 full-page plates. "If you are interested in knots for any reason at all, it's the one book you need. ...
Eye splices, roll splices, tail splices, short and long splices; grommets; lock tucks in various eye splices; flexible and non-flexible cable splices used in aircraft cord -- these and many other operations are explained in simple language and are illustrated by clear line drawings and photographs. Directions for meshing and socketing, helpful ...
A Classic Work On Knots With Detailed Instructions And Illustrations For Braiding Intricate Designs. Includes Hundreds Of Amazingly Elaborate And Beautiful Rope And Knot Creations.
Jam-packed with practical and valuable information for fishermen everywhere, this handbook describes the hundreds of ties and bends used to connect line to the many types and kinds of hooks, leaders, lures, nets, traps, and seines. The text and illustrations are so clear that all guess-work is eliminated. Whether you fish for fun or fortune, this ...
The many detailed illustrations and clearly written text in this small book make knot tying easy for the beginner -- and will provide hours of enjoyment. More than 400 knots for all types of outdoor activities, crafts, trades, hobbies, and handicrafts are indexed by name and use, and illustrated.
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