May 20, 2014 select a piece of new rope and some fine cotton twine and if possible have a fid, marlinspike or piece of smoothpointed hard wood to help in your work. Decorative knots learn how to tie decorative knots using. Encyclopedia of knots and fancy rope work revised edition 1943 reading copy only by graumont, raoul and john hensel and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Programme features examples of tools of the trade, books and finished rope work such as a rope ladder, rope hammock and much more.
It remains one of the most important and comprehensive books on knots. For over all knot work and other fancy rope work, this is the best book ive found to date. Abok the ashley book of knots, clifford ashley doubleday books, 1944 isbn 0385040253 the old testament of knotting efkr the encyclopedia of knots and fancy ropework, raoul graumont and john hensel. Encyclopedia of knots and fancy rope work by raoul graumont.
Schiffer publishing encyclopedia of knots and fancy rope work this is unquestionably the greatest book on knots and rope work ever published, yet it is a valuable reference for anyone from eight to eighty. This is unquestionably the greatest book on knots and rope work. Jan 30, 2010 encyclopedia of knots and fancy rope work 1952, cornell maritime press in english 4th ed. The nautical mind bookstore has been delivering personal and professional service from our storefront in toronto harbour since 1980, and from since 1995.
Encyclopedia of knots and fancy rope work hensel, john, graumont, raoul on. Encyclopedia of knots and fancy rope work book king. Complete book of decorative knots lanyard knots, button knots, globe knots, turks heads. The turks head may be drawn as tight as desired around the rope, or rod, by working up the slack and drawing all bights taut. More than 3,600 knots are described and illustrated in 348 full page plates. Comprehensive in scope, this encyclopedia begins with a history of knots and rope making and proceeds into the howto of tying and of making useful and decorative articles with rope. Encyclopedia of knots and fancy rope work by raoul graumont, 9781494122751, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Buy encyclopedia of knots and fancy rope work by raoll graumont, john hensel, raoul graumont online at alibris. See more ideas about knots, paracord knots and macrame knots.
First published in 1939, it quickly became and has remained for more than a half century the classic in its field. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. The knots are the overhand knot figure of eight knot overhand knot 1. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Encyclopedia of knots and fancy rope work abebooks. Whether for arts and crafts or for needs in a commercial,encyclopedia of knots and fancy rope work engineering setting, this book is the bible of knots. This is unquestionably the greatest book on knots and rope work ever published, yet it is a. Schiffer publishing encyclopedia of knots and fancy rope work this is unquestionably the greatest book on knots and rope work ever published, yet it is a. Encyclopedia of knots and fancy rope work by raoul. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition. This wellillustrated treasury of practical and ornamental knots ranges from simpletomake squares, reefs, halfhitches, and bowlines, to intricate rope work projects, such as single and tucked crowns, rope buckles, and cask slings.
Stonk knots unusual activities can be tailored to suit different environments and abilities that cover both knotting type, decorative and practical knotting techniques for fishing sailing or other. Encyclopedia of knots and fancy rope work 9780870330216 by hensel, john. I ended up cutting the shank of the anchor in two and used a wood. Now work from left to right, following the lay of the knot or, in other words, passing your long end alongside the first end, d, fig. Encyclopedia of knots and fancy rope work purl soho. Encyclopedia of knots and fancy rope work raoul graumont and john hensel on. Without the knowledge on how to properly tie key knots, take care of your rope and how to use lines safely, youre in for a rough time at sea. This is unquestionably the greatest book on knots and rope work ever published, yet it is a valuable reference for anyone from eight to eighty. We are licensed chart agents and distributors of imo and many other publications. Truly comprehensive in scope, this encyclopedia begins with a history of knots and rope making and proceeds into the howto of tying. Graumont, raoul skip to main navigation skip to main navigation skip to search skip to search skip to content english english, collapsed.
There are whole books devoted to tying decorative knots. Encyclopedia of knots and fancy rope work thriftbooks. Graumont, raoul and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at. Encyclopedia of knots and fancy rope work by john hensel. The knots here were selected as merely an introduction to the fun to be had with a piece of rope and cord. Since the coast guard chiefs anchor has the shield i had originally planned on making the shield overlay the anchor. I knotted a macrame cross for the patriarch of egypt using only this book. First published in 1939, the encyclopedia of knots and fancy rope work has been a classic in its field for more three quarters of a century. Some of the trickier knots and rope work could use a little more detail as it tends to assume you already know a good bit about what theyre talking about at times, but generally if youve started with the easier ones and worked your way there, then youll know what theyre referring to. Rope works is your personal, full service, challenge course provider.
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Encyclopedia of knots and fancy rope work 4 edition by raoul. The book contains exactly 3854 numbered entries and an estimated 7000 illustrations. Buy encyclopedia of knots and fancy rope work by raoul graumont online at alibris. The complete book of knots and ropework fry, eric c. Encyclopedia of knots and fancy rope work, 4th edition. Decorative and ornamental knots, celtic, chinese and more. First published in 1939, it quickly becameand has remained for more than a half centurythe classic in its field. The overhand knot can be used to create a loop by doubling the rope and then tying the knot. Encyclopedia of knots and fancy rope work open library. Our transport canada exam guides are one of many ways we try to keep sailors informed. More information truly comprehensive in scope, this encyclopedia begins with a history of knots and rope making, and proceeds into the howto of tying and of making useful and decorative articles with rope.
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