The Complete Rigger's Apprentice: Tools & Techniques for Modern & Traditional Rigging. By Brion Toss. A book for sailors who want the satisfaction and hard-cash savings of stepping their own masts, inspecting and maintaining their own rigs, and turning their own tailsplices and wire eyesplices. Also for boatowners who want to replace an entire gang of rigging themselves- measuring, choosing appropriate wire, turning soft eyes, leathering, and serving.