DVDs : Rigging and Rope Work Videos

Fancy Ropework (Part 1 of 3 - DVD version)
Brian Toss

Product Description
Sailors. Hobbiests. Anyone! Learn to make fancy knots for both practical and decorative applications. Knots include: double wall & crown buttons, two varieties of rail hitchings or wheel coverings, and two varieties of turks heads. These are fundamentals in fancy work from which you can invent infinite variations. Taught by former Mr. Knot on PBS' Learn to Sail series, Brion Toss. 45 min. This is the DVD version. VHS version also listed on Amazon. This is Part 1 of a 3-Part series. For more advanced knots, see Parts 2 and 3 listed in both VHS and DVD on Amazon. Great gift idea.



More Fancy Ropework (DVD version - part 2 of 3 part)
Brian Toss

Product Description
A continuation of the Part 1 video "Fancy Ropework," this Part 2 video is 1-1/2 hours of detailed easy-to-follow advanced fancy knots and braids all taught masterfully by master rigger Brion Toss. This tape includes the Star Knot, the Mathew Walker Knot, and various briads, all in the making of a cool key chain, or adapt to make whatever practical or decorative items you like. Great for sailors. Great for anyone. Collect the whole set of parts 1,2,3.



Still More Fancy Ropework (DVD version - Part 3 of 3)
Brian Toss

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The third in a series of lessons in making your own famcy knotwork for both practical and decorative applications. Based on sailing knots but fun for anyone. This advanced lesson picks up from Program #2 "More Fancy Ropework" but does not require watching #2. Host and master rigger Brion Toss teaches advanced knots and braids for creating a nifty bell rope. The elements in this lesson can be modified and applied in infinite ways, limited only by your imagination.



Going Aloft (DVD version)
Brian Toss

Product Description
Sailors, yacht owners, and charteres will appreciate this hour long lesson in working aloft. Don't wait until an emergency to learn the proper safety routines and teamwork for climbing the mast. Get details on methods, and related knots, gear, and tips.



Installing STA LOKS (DVD version)
Brian Toss

Product Description
Master rigger Brion Toss demonstartes all the steps for installing reusable compression fittings such as STA LOKS and Norsemen. It's not as easy as it looks. Learn to measure and cut wire rope, consider various types of compression fittings, apply and seal the fitting. A great alternative to the swage fitting