Samson DOUBLE BRAID Class I Eye Splice User Manual

Double braid class i eye splice

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Double Braid Class I Eye Splice

S A M S O N S P L I C I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S

Class I ropes are made from any or all of the following fibers: olefin, polyester, or nylon.
Note: This splice is not suitable for core-dependent double braid constructions (Double Braid Class II).
The eye splice is used to place a permanent loop in the end of a rope, generally for attachment purposes to a fixed point. An eye is also used

to form the rope around a thimble, which is used to protect the rope, especially when it is to be attached to a shackle, chain or wire rope.

m e a s u r i n g a n d m a r k i n g

step

Tape end to be spliced with 1 thin layer of tape.

Then measure 1 tubular fid length or 2 wire fid

lengths from the end of the rope and mark.

This is Point R (Reference).From Point R form

a loop the size of the eye desired and mark.

This is Mark X where you extract the core

from inside the cover. If using a thimble, form

the loop around the thimble. Tie a tight slipknot,

or use a pin to keep the core and the cover

secure approximately 5 fid lengths from Mark

X. At this point it is easier to anchor the rope to

a secure point just beyond the pin.

Again, slide the cover toward the slipknot to expose more core. From Mark 1, measure along the core toward Mark X a distance

equal to the short section of a tubular fid (2 short sections if using a wire fid) and make 2 heavy marks. This is Mark 2.
From Mark 2 measure in the same direction 1 fid length plus another short section of the fid (with a wire fid, double

measurements) make 3 heavy marks. This is Mark 3.

step

e x t r a c t i n g t h e c o r e

m a r k i n g t h e c o r e

Bend the rope sharply at Mark X. With a pusher or any sharp tool such as an ice pick, awl, or

marlin spike, spread the cover strands to expose core. First pry, then pull the core completely out

of the cover from Mark X to the taped end of the rope. Put 1 layer of tape on the end of the core.
Note: Do your best to avoid overstretching the cover strands.
To assure correct positioning of Mark 1 do the following:

Holding the exposed core, slide cover as far back as possible toward the

tightly tied slipknot. Then, firmly smooth the cover back from the

slipknot toward the taped end. Smooth again until all cover

slack is removed. Then, mark the core where it

comes out of the cover. This is Mark 1.

To secure the cover and the core, tie a slipknot

about 5 fid lengths from

mark x

Core must be extracted from

cover at this point

mark x

1 layer of tape

1 fid length

-or-

2 wire fids – up to 13" circ.

Form loop

desired size

cover

mark 3

mark 2

mark 1

core

cover

mark x

mark 1

1 layer of tape

Mark on fid

Short

section

of fid

1 fid length plus another short section

2 short sections with wire fid

Prying out the core

core