Samson MISCELLANEOUS Lock Stitching, Whipping, and Seizing Procedures - Manual

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Lock Stitching Procedure
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
Twines for lock stitching:
In general, braided nylon twine is preferred for lock stitching. Polyester twines, or twisted twines in either polyester or nylon, can also be used.
The twine should be approximately the same diameter as 1 strand in the rope. If the rope or the cover of the rope is made up of pairs of strands
rather than a single strand, the twine should be about the same diameter as these 2 strands together.
To check for correct twine size, lay the twine over the strands in the rope — if it covers the width of the strand(s), it is the right size.
Whipping Method I
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.
S T E p 4
After completing Step 3, rotate spliced part
of rope 90° and reinsert end A into spliced
area in the same fashion as in Steps 1,
2 and 3. The splice will now be stitched
on 2 planes perpendicular to each
other. Make sure you do not pull the
stitching too tight.
S T E p 5
After stitching at least 3 complete stitches as in Step 3, extract both
ends of the twine together through the same opening in the braid.
Tie them together with a square knot and reinsert back into braid.
For double braids, re-insert the knot between the cover and core.
B
A
A
B
1 2 3
A
B
1 2 3
A
B
S T E p 1
Pass stitching twine through
spliced area near throat of
eye as shown.
S T E p 2
Reinsert twine through the
rope. The twine should cover
2 strands from the exit point.
Pull the twine snug,
but not tight.
S T E p 3
Continue to reinsert as
shown until you have at least
3 complete stitches on each
side of the rope. Each stitch
should cross over 2 strands
in the rope.