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The turks head knot is a complicated knot used by most plaiters and whipmakers, and isn't easy for the beginner to learn.

This book reduces the process of making a turks head knot into a few rules that can be learned by anyone in a short time.

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A useful and decorative knot used by whipmakers and even sailors.

This book presents the most common and useful turk's heads,with step by step instructions.

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A low priced book on a number of interesting knots, including how to replace the coverings on fishing floats, and a number of different ways to cover rails, knife handles, and anything that stays still long enough to cover.

Care has been taken not to repeat the knots already shown in the companion volume KNOTS, Useful and Ornamental, so there is a lot of new material in this book (though, for the benefit of those who only want this one book, there is also a section on the most popular knots).

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If you are into horses, you need this book.

Step by step instructions on 29 useful knots and details of how to make two sorts of bridles, a headstall and a halter - all from rope.

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A low priced book on knots for most situations.

Illustrates a large number of knots used for decorative work on board sailing ships, as well as the more practical ones, monkey's fist, diamond knot, star knot etc.

In addition there is a section on the common knots used on land.

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Traditional crafts in Hobart Maritime Museum. Includes historical Derwent ships.

This old time sailing ship engaged in charter work out of Cairns was a delight to spend time on.

An account of my adventures on her and the history she is making now as well as giving a colourful account of her sailing route.

The Floria is one of the few surviving pearling luggers of the far north, a reminder of a long gone, but very important, part of life in tropical Queensland. Built in 1914 it was recovered from the bottom of Cairns Harbour and is being restored by the local Maritime Museum.

A useful and decorative knot used by whipmakers and even sailors.

This book presents the most common and useful turk's heads,with step by step instructions.

Table of Contents in Image Gallery below.

The turks head knot is a complicated knot used by most plaiters and whipmakers, and isn't easy for the beginner to learn.

This book reduces the process of making a turks head knot into a few rules that can be learned by anyone in a short time.

Table of Content in the Image Gallery below.