7643663
9780071563710
Demystifies the splicing of high-tech rope with detailed illustrations. Among the 23 splices analyzed here are the double braid, braid with 3-strand core, 8- & 12-plait, & traditional 3-strand twisted rope, eye splices for all of the synthetics; & rope-to-wire splices. Covers whipping & seizing, quick easy knots, rope care, & splicing tools.Merry, Barbara is the author of 'The Splicing Handbook: Techniques for Modern and Traditional Ropes', published 1988 under ISBN 9780071563710 and ISBN 0071563717.
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