Rope Works

Author Gerald Finley ’s book ‘Rope Works Plus’ is one of the better knot books out there.

There’s something about the clearly illustrated directions for tying and using knots, splices and lashings, making rope (with plans for a geared rope making machine) and netting that communicates the skills better than photographs or even videos.

Scoutmasters will find every advancement related knot and lashing explained. I’d say this is an invaluable resource for pioneering merit badge. By concentrating on 30 or 40 knots, this is not an encyclopedia of knots like many similar publications, Findley has a focused approach to practical rope work; there’s no uneeded information, no pages and pages of stuff you’ll never bother to tie. The Rope Works website has Findley’s original Rope Works, and an animated knot CD. This sample page gives you a pretty good idea of the style and layout of the book. If you want to actually tie knots rather than look at them Rope Works is the way to go. Rope Works Plus on Amazon Associated posts at the Scoutmaster blog Essential Knot Books Animated Knots by Grog