The Use of Ropes and Tackle

The Use of Ropes and Tackle

Each year, old industries keep expanding and new ones are created. In many of these, the use of hoists, tackle, rope transmissions, etc. is ever increasing in extent and importance. Information on the selection and use of ropes and tackles and the tying of knots is very scattering and incomplete. The purpose of this bulletin is to collect information from all the different sources possible and assemble it under one cover, in the hope that it may be valuable to people in many different fields of activity. It is not meant to be an advanced treatise for those who consider themselves already proficient in the use of rope and tackle but is designed as an aid and reference to those less skilled in the art. A variety of knots and splices are shown with occasional suggestions as to their use and application. Some knots tie easily and are very secure but are not so easy to untie; others are easily and quickly tiedare secure and yet are not difficult to untie. Some knots are suitable for small cords only, and others are adapted to large ships hawsers. For these and other reasons, it is desirable to select the right knot for the job in hand. Nearly every individual at some time or other has gone camping. If he chanced to select a remote or inaccessible mountain side for a vacation trip, he probably had one or more pack animals to take in the supplies and camp outfit. How many could use the famous Diamond hitch to fasten the pack on the horses back so that it will not shift or fall off in transit? ......Buy Now (To Read More)

Product details

Ebook Number: 56585
Author: Dana, Homer J. (Homer Jackson)
Release Date: Feb 17, 2018
Format: eBook
Language: English

Contributors

Contributor (Author): Pearl, W. A. (William Armour), 1893-