Splicing Wire and Fiber Rope

Eye splices, roll splices, tail splices, short and long splices; grommets; lock tucks in various eye splices; flexible and nonflexible cable splices used in aircraft cord -- these and many other operations are explained in simple language and are illustrated by clear line drawings and photographs. Directions for meshing and socketing, helpful information on rigging blocks and tackle, and a complete glossary of rope terms are included.