Samson DOUBLE BRAID Class I Eye Splice Modified for Used Rope - Manual (Page 4)

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special tips: splicing used double braid
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Splicing used rope can be made easier by first establishing the rope’s condition. Natural shrinkage may have occurred, caused by
water and heat. Sometimes the cover yarns have been braided. By using the technique outlined in the Used Rope Eye Splice for
Class I Double Braids, along with the following tips, you can splice used braided rope more easily and with better results.
T i p 1
Before you begin, soak the section of rope to be spliced in water
for several minutes — this lubricates and loosens fibers.
T i p 2
After marking cover (as shown in Step 2 of the splicing instruction)
untape end of rope, grasp end of core, and slide back cover to pull
out core. This loosens and bunches up cover strands in the area
of Point X making it easier to open up cover strands for extraction.
Carefully loosen 3–4 strand pairs at Point X to assure a large and
flexible hole for extraction (Fig. A).
T i p 3
The use of a shock cord in a rolling hitch around
the cover is useful to make final burying easier
and more complete. Pull on the hitch toward the
eye until all cover slack is removed (Fig. B).
figure a
figure b
Whipping method i and seizing method ii
S T E p 1 Form loop along the rope with whipping
twine and wrap end around the back.
S T E p 3 Cut both ends close to whipping.
S T E p 2 Continue wrapping at least 1 rope diameter in length.
Finish with end through loop then pull
opposite end to bury loop under whipping
Pull to bury
choosing twines for whipping:
In general, braided nylon twine is preferred for whipping.
Polyester twines, or twisted twines in either polyester or nylon,
can also be used.
For double braids the twine used should be approximately twice
thediameter of the strands in the cover.
Whip or seize the end of the spliced area with whipping twine for
extra security and a professional touch. Keeping tension on rope
while wrapping results in tighter whipping.