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Eye splice 26 short splice 28 back splice 30 other knots there are lots and lots of knots. The perfect shipboard reference, this volume is packed with useful handson information. The secret of this knot is to make five turns of the tag end of the line around the standing end part before running the tag end back through the formed loop. 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. I dont know what the problem with the midshipmans hitch would be. Topics included in this book are knotting and ropework everything from functional to decorative. Packed with easytofollow instructions and clear illustrations, the everything knots book makes learning this useful skill fun and easy. The book begins with the basic information you will need for choosing, using, and maintaining ropes. There are then seven sections on different families of knots. Popular knot tying books meet your next favorite book. Not available estimated reading time average reader. Over 200 tying techniques with stepbystep photographs decorative fusion knots. A superb reference book some websites you can explore online. The book of sailing knots peter owen braiding and knotting.
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