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Rope Splicing, Knot Tying, & Rigging Books

(Knot Books Splicing Books Rigging Books)

Working with rope is part of the tree climber's trade. We stock a selection of knot books which contain essential climbing knots such as the Klemheist, Blake's Hitch, and more. The Tree Climber's Companion in our tree climbing books section has the basic arborist knots in it as well. We stock splicing books and dvds and you can find specialized rope splicing tools like the Brion Toss Splice Wand, Samson Rope fids and pushers, and the Point Hudson Phid here.

Knot Books
The Morrow guide to Knots

The Morrow guide to Knots

647 color photos describe in step-by-step details how to tie 70 of the most useful knots. Clear illustrations with color-coded ropes make tough knots a breeze.
250 pages, softbound, color illustrations & photos.
Item # boo129
Arborists' Knots DVD and Book

Arborist's Knots DVD and Book

Clear instruction on the most used arborists' knots for climbing and rigging from the professionals of the ISA. Workbook and DVD available, a great combination. 1 DVD with 50 page spiral bound workbook. Book Only
Item # Boo116
DVD & Book
Item # boo204
Tree Climber's Knots Book

Tree Climber's Knots

Collection of new frequently used as well as some uncommon arborist knots from German arborist and knot junkie Dirk Lingens. Especially good selection of friction hitches. Lots of color photos and illustrations.
Soft cover, 88 Pages, Color Illustrations
Item # boo143
Knots for Climbers

Knots for Climbers

Revised and updated edition of Craig Luebben's slender classic shows you how to tie the 12 essential knots for safe climbing .Clear step-by-step illustrations detail how to tie these and also fifteen other knots for special situations. Two-color illustrations and black and white photographs make mastering these knots a cinch. Knots covered include: Figure-8, Clove Hitch, Girth Hitch, Muenter Hitch, and more.
40 pages, softbound, b&w photos.
Item # boo127
Splicing Books
Basic Braided Splices

Basic Braided Splices

Master rigger Brion Toss discusses splicing techniques, theory, and equipment as it relates to braided ropes. Detailed step-by-step instructions & illustrations from the inventor of the Splice Wand. See also the splicing video by Brion Toss.
122 pages, spiral bound, b&w illustrations.
Item # boo112
Making Your Own Eye Splices DVD

Making Your Own Eye Splices DVD

Eye Splices video by Brion Toss is packed with almost 3 hours of clear, easy to follow rope splicing instructions. DVD features expanded arborist rope splice section. Covers double braid, 3-strand, spectra, and sta-set splices.
Item # boo207
The Splicing Handbook, 2nd Ed.

The Splicing Handbook, 2nd Ed.

Barbara Merry's 2nd edition of The Splicing Handbook covers splicing 3-strand and braided ropes. One of our most popular rope books, with clear instructions that make this a handy resource for people making their own rope tools.
150 pages, softbound, b&w illustrations.
Item # boo140
Samson Splicing Manual

Samson Splicing Manual

This new, durable manual features user-friendly directions for the latest splicing techniques. A full-color Samson rope identification chart features 52 different ropes and their corresponding construction and class designation. 158 pages of 30 different splices grouped by 7 types of rope constructions. Laminated, fold-out cover.
159 pages, spiral bound, b&w illustrations.
Item # boo158
General Rope Books
The Complete Rigger's Apprentice

The Complete Rigger's Apprentice

Master rigger Brion Toss covers mechanical advantage, knots, rope splicing, and other aspects of rigging. While this book was written with the marine industry in mind, the information is just as pertinent to arborists and the tree care industry. Hardcover, 392 pages with illustrations, formulas, glossary, charts, and bibliography included.
392 pages, hardcover, b&w illustrations.
Item # boo132
Rigger's Bible

The Rigger's Bible

The Rigger's Bible is a general reference guide for riggers and crane operators. Although it was written with the construction industry in mind, the concepts and data it discusses are still pertinent to the tree service industry because of the similarity between the applications. Both tree and construction riggers commonly employ the use of cranes, mechanical advantage, and similar working loads in their rigging systems. Because the principles of physics it discusses are universal, this book is an excellent resource for anybody who does heavy rigging.
144 pages, hardcover, b&w illustrations.
Item # boo160
High Angle Rescue Techniques

High Angle Rescue Techniques

Textbook style resource covers the latest safety and rescue operations at heights. Compliant with OSHA, NFPA, and ANSI standards. Suitable for training fire, military, police, and volunteer rescue personnel.
404 pages, soft cover, color photos and illustrations, plus pocket field guide of essential points.
Item # boo114
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