000			01777cam a2200253Mi 4500
001			ocn949896938
003			OCoLC
005			20160614174150.0
008			160504s2016 enka 001 0 eng
020			_a9781472923202
020			_a1472923200
029	0		_aAU@ _b000057414208
035			_a(OCoLC)949896938
040			_aAU@ _beng _cAU@ _erda _dOCLCO
100			_aPolman, Jan-Willem. _eauthor. _920350
245	1	0	_aSplicing modern ropes : _ba practical handbook / _cJan-Willem Polman.
300			_a176 pages : _bcolour illustrations ; _c26 cm.
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520			_aROPEWORK, KNOTS & MACRAME. For any seafarer, splicing rope is an essential skill. But the traditional 3-strand rope is fast disappearing. So how do you splice braided rope? This is the definitive guide to this crucial skill. Most of the techniques are quite easy to master - and also fun to do. See why splices are better - and stronger - than knots or shackles for joining or shortening rope, and follow the step-by-step photographs and clear instructions to find out how to splice efficiently. Learn how to * make strong, reliable splices in braided rope * select ropes in the materials that best suit your on-board requirements * customise your ropes to make your setup easier and safer * optimise your deck layout and save weight on board * taper your sheets for ease of handling * splice an extra cover on your ropes to give better grip in clutches, avoid chafe and make them last longer While a knot can reduce the strength of a rope by as much as 50%, a well-spliced rope loses only 5-10%.
650		0	_aRopework. _919498
650		0	_aKnots and splices. _919499
942			_2ddc _cNONFIC
948			_hNO HOLDINGS IN NZWMT - 1 OTHER HOLDINGS
999			_c36858 _d36858