This book tells how to construct monofilament and nylon nets, both from scratch and using machinemade netting.

There is nothing more satisfying than casting and catching fish with a quality cast net that you have made yourself. No fishing book collection would be complete without this book. It is a must-have book for the hobbyist and anyone who enjoys all aspects of fishing and net making. Making and Mending Cast Nets shares over a 100 years' experience of fishing with cast nets, which has been passed down through the generations of one family. This book covers all aspects of making and mending cast nets, and it is presented in a well-illustrated, easy-to-read form, with practical tips along the way. It also gives you: Long-held, secret net patterns; Two casting/throwing techniques that have been used for 100 years.

This book remains one of the best and most detailed books on net making ever published. It deals with the manual methods of net making and mending and is intended for the professional and amateur alike, of all ages. The learner is led step by step to the more complicated parts of the subject using the many detailed diagrams which illustrate the text. One hundred and twenty eight pages contain eight Comprehensive Chapters: The First Steps. Setting Up. How To Shape a Net. Sleeve Nets, Bag Nets and Square Netting. How to Mount a Net. How To Mend a Net. Essential Knots and Hitches. Making Carrying Nets, Shopping Bags, Hammocks, Goal Nets, Purse Nets, Tennis Nets, Fishing Nets, etc, etc. Preservation of Nets. This is a fascinating and practical book on a subject which is becoming ever more popular with hobbyists of all ages.

Delving into Shibari and other types of rope bondage can be a fun adventure...until one realizes the cost of good quality rope. But there is another option, processing raw natural fiber rope for yourself and others gives you another option and allows a "connection" with your rope. In this book I present the straightforward steps to creating your own shibari rope in no time!

Anyone who has attempted to make a net quickly learns that there is more to this engaging craft than initially meets the eye. In a perfect world, one would master the subtleties of net-making with a teacher standing nearby for guidance. Short of that, a book by a seasoned teacher is the next best thing, which is what makes Charles Holdgate's Net Making such an excellent guide. Mr. Holdgate, a beloved teacher and schoolmaster, has taught countless students one-on-one how to make nets. He really knows how to explain the techniques that will help you make great nets. In Net Making, Mr. Holdgate brings his years of experience making nets and teaching this craft to create a first-rate guide. Offering clear directions and many easy-to-follow diagrams and illustrations, Holdgate demystifies the ancient art of net making to make it accessible to everyone. Learn how to create your own hammocks, crab pots, basketball nets, shoulder bags, shopping bags, and more. Inside you will find: Fool-proof instructions on making a variety of practical nets Tips on modifying your netted accessories Helpful photos and easy-to-follow diagrams Guidance on tying basic knots and essential net making skills Instructions so clear you can make the perfect net on the first try / This guide is both easy-to-follow for those coming to this craft for the first time, and comprehensive enough to hold the interest of advanced net maker as well. Find out why Charles Holdgate's Net Making has been the guide for a generation of net makers.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ The Art Of Netting: With The Method Of Making And Mending Fishing Nets Practically Explained And Illustrated With Etchings S. F. Every Printed for the author, 1845 Sports & Recreation; General; Sports & Recreation / General

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