Knots A long shot

[Baldhead]

Too many years ago I found a book in the local library on knots, obviously the book is no longer available.
I know it's a very long shot but are there any fellow members interested in knots and cordage? If so do they know of a book which was printed several years ago on bellropes (the kind used for ships bells and pub bells) the book was written about how sailors past there long days at sea, although it mainly covered bell ropes there was also chapters on place mats made with cordage and other fancy knots etc etc.
Any help would be much appreciated.

TIA

Stew

 

[Woody2Shoes]

Can't help, but I bet these folk can - http://www.igkt.net/
Cheers, W2S

 

[Robbo3]

Knot what you were after (pun intended) but on my bookshelf I have the Dorling Kindersley Handbook of Knots by Des Pawson. ISBN 1-4053-0467-7

Bought when my daughter was learning knots in the Brownies/Guides & as such is very clear with photo quality illustrations.

Edited for spelling.

 

[Droogs]

you'll find what you're after here:

https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j ... sUww1lsUkg

the ashley book of knots

hth

 

[ardenwoodcraft]

I believe the craft is called macrame and if you search using those terms you should find a wealth of information available including books and videos.

Hope this helps.
Dave.

 

[Baldhead]

Can't help, but I bet these folk can - http://www.igkt.net/
Cheers, W2S

Thanks W2S I've already joined, thought someone on here may be able to help first.

Stew

 

[Baldhead]

Knot what you were after (pun intended) but on my bookshelf I have the Dorling Kindersley Handbook of Knots by Des Pawson. ISBN 1-4053-0467-7

Bought when my daughter was learning knots in the Brownies/Guides & as such is very clear with photo quality illustrations.

Edited for spelling.

Thanks Robbo3 I've seen this book, I've also seen the author on to making boat fenders, the book isn't what I'm looking for unfortunately.

Stew

 

[Baldhead]

you'll find what you're after here:

https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j ... sUww1lsUkg

the ashley book of knots

hth

This is not the actual book but it's as good as, my missus is not going to like you as I will probably spend far to much money on cordage now!
Thanks Droogs.

Stew

 

[Baldhead]

I believe the craft is called macrame and if you search using those terms you should find a wealth of information available including books and videos.

Hope this helps.
Dave.

Thanks Dave, I already knew that, I have a few books on macrame somewhere in a box in the loft.

Stew

 

[n0legs]

I too enjoy a good prusik 8)

 

[Phil Pascoe]

You Welsh people are all the same.

 

[Bm101]

http://www.bookdepository.com/book/9781 ... Gwod-xcAPg

Any good?

 

[Baldhead]

I've found the book I'm after, it's The Harrison Book of Knots, just got to find a copy that's for sale now!
Thanks for all your help.

Stew

 

[Deejay]

Afternoon Stew

Is this it?

http://www.abebooks.co.uk/servlet/BookD ... ortby%3D17

Cheers

Dave

 

[Baldhead]

Afternoon Stew

Is this it?

http://www.abebooks.co.uk/servlet/BookD ... ortby%3D17

Cheers

Dave

Cheers Dave but that's not the one I'm after, I want the first edition printed in 1964, there's one on eBay but they want just short of £45!

Stew

 

[Deejay]

Morning Stew

In that case, how about this ...

http://www.abebooks.co.uk/servlet/Searc ... s-_-filter

Other booksellers are available

Cheers

Dave

 

[Eric The Viking]

In the scouts years ago, we had this chap's books:

http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=captain+jutsum

Out of copyright, so probably free online somewhere.

If you're interested for access work, or sports other than sailing, I'd recommend On Rope. It is pricey, but contains a huge amount of information. Mine was about £70, twenty years ago, but it is coffee table sized with a lot of drawings. Only thing to beware is that the Yanks have a slightly different approach to us Europeans (the European approach being a lot more sensible). The book explains both well, but doesn't dwell on why the European approach is better.

E.

PS: Love the nautical terminology in Jutsum though.

"You look like you had a heavy session last night!"
"Yup. Totally parcelled and served this morning."

 

[Baldhead]

In the scouts years ago, we had this chap's books:

http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=captain+jutsum



"You look like you had a heavy session last night!"
"Yup. Totally parcelled and served this morning."

Love it, unfortunately it will be lost on those who have no or little interest in knots, lines and cordage.
Thanks for that Eric.

Stew

 

[bugbear]

Morning Stew

In that case, how about this ...

http://www.abebooks.co.uk/servlet/Searc ... s-_-filter

Other booksellers are available

And can all be searched at once here:

http://www.bookfinder.com/

BugBear

 

[Deejay]

Thanks for the link BB. Another bookmark.

Cheers

Dave