Splicing 2 Strand Rope

Untape the rope and tightly tape the ends of the three individual strands.

Splicing 2 strand rope. Tape the rope tightly just below where this loose strand joins the others. If you hold a length of 3 strand right hand laid twisted line at arm s length and eyeball it you will see the wrap of the line twisting to the right. For those wishing to splice their own ropes we have produced a comprehensive splicing guide and range of splicing tutorials scroll down to view detailing a range of splicing methods. Three strand twisted line can be laid right or left and should always be coiled with the lay of the line.

Strand pair 5 is to be tucked under a strand pair that turns in the same direc tion as the ones used for 1 and 3 strand pairs. Locked brummel splice demo brummel using both ends. Create rope slings adjustable button sling grog sling hammock tensioner. Pull all strand pairs snug to the rope.

Figure 1 figure 2 figure 3 megaplait tapered eye splice full fid whipping. Be tucked under strand pairs that turn in the same direction as the one used for the 2 strand pair. Splicing is also useful when you need to lengthen a rope without creating potential snag points like knots. These techniques are stronger than knots and are generally intended for permanent lengthening.

9 continue making tucks on each strand pair until each pair has had 3 full tucks. The picture at left shows the splice with two complete tucks made on each strand. Join two 3 strand ropes short splice. Join chain to 3 strand rope chain splice.

For hands on splicing demonstrations visit the marlow stand at any of our shows and exhibitions throughout the year or sign up to attend a marlow rope show held across the uk at sailing clubs once per month. Now untwist the other two strands. Splicing is a technique used to join two separate lengths of rope together to make longer stretches of rope. Stop end of rope fraying back splice.

10 for this example we. Pick one strand it doesn t matter which and unwind it making eight revolutions around the other two.