A Text Book Of Netting And Net Making

A Text-Book of Netting and Net Making

Originally published in the 1940s. A comprehensive book of advice on the very ancient handicraft of Netting or Braiding.Contents Include: Needles and Tools Planning Many Different Types of Nets Rabbit Nets Fishing Nets Sports Nets Landing Nets Hammocks Square Mesh Circular Netting Fancy Pattern Netting Repairing Splicing etc. The contents are well illustrated with explanatory diagrams and photos. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Long Netting and Net-Making

The prolific rabbit is a listed pest species whose numbers are increasing to levels that have not been seen since pre-myxomatosis days. Rabbit numbers need to be reduced and long netting is both a high effective method of pest control and an exciting and enjoyable sport. This detailed book tells you everything you need to know about long netting including: · The quarry and where to find it · The types of nets and equipment that are available · The different, and correct, ways of setting nets both during day and night · The use of dogs · How to use traps · How to craft long nets and purse nets by hand · Advantages of hand-made nets over manufactured nets AUTHOR: John Hutcheon has a vast knowledge of the countryside and has been involved in most types of field sports from an early age. A keen conservationist, he is an experienced rabbit catcher and has a passion for bagging his quarry with net, ferret and dog. Resident - West Sussex 61 b/w photos & 32 drawings

How to Make and Mend Cast Nets