The knot bible: the complete guide to knots and their uses
Compton, Nic
The complete and definitive bible of knots for seafarers. all the knots, hitches, bends, splices, whipping and decorative knotwork that you would find on a boat. Over 200 knots are scored for strength, reliability, ease of tying (and untying) and usefulness. Step-by-step photographs show how to tie each knot, and demonstrate how they can be used, such as in the rigging or for tying boats up. Knot know-how sections give extra information about the knot's history, plus helpful tips and techniques, including choosing the right rope for the right task and using the right knot.;The basics -- Hitches -- Bends -- Loops -- Knots -- Lashings -- Coils -- Decorative knots -- Whippings & seizings -- Splices.
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Tahun:
2013
Edisi:
First edition
Penerbit:
Bloomsbury Publishing;Adlard Coles Nautical
Bahasa:
english
Halaman:
288
ISBN 10:
1408154765
ISBN 13:
9781408154762
File:
EPUB, 46.71 MB
IPFS:
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english, 2013