"JaneyP" wrote in message
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Knots & Splices ,A very complete work ,The interlacings shown in colour
with tables of strengths of ropes,wire rigging,chains etc. by Captain
Jutsum of Cardiff.1908 covers grubby,but in sound condition,internally
bright & clean.
Classic vintage knotwork book,with stacks of lovely period
illustrations,very comprehensive with masses of useful information.Very
scarce.

Some headings:- Knots made on the Bight of a rope / Knots formed on
ropes by their own strands / Splices / Purchases / Palm & needle
whipping /To point a rope end /Wire splicing /Mousing a hook /Cringles
etc.

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Here are some useful links on knot tying. Best of all, they are all free
and animated.

http://www.42brghtn.mistral.co.uk/knots/42ktmenu.html

http://www.tollesburysc.co.uk/Knots/Knots_gallery.htm

http://www.animatedknots.com/indexbo...e=LogoGrog.jpg

No animation but still good: http://www.realknots.com/knots/index.htm