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Yup! It is a nice blend of frustration and satisfaction. Did this little eye splice up as well using 5/8 Husky or StableBraid. Didn't have any 3/4" lying around.

Finally got back to finishing what I started. You guys were right (of course); after the first pair of cover strands got pulled out, (which I cut, so they aren't visible) it was easy after that. Ended up ugly, but it was a good learning experience.

Thanks much, guys. I tried with a pair of needle nose pliers and tried squeezing the strand and rotating the pliers like winding spaghetti on a fork. Doesn't work. Also just tried pulling a strand with a straight pull with the pliers, but all that seems to do is annoy the rope. Will try the...

Yes, I got the core out first. Am following the instructions on New England Rope's website.

Thanks. I gave up for now, but will go back to it when I'm angry about something or other. Rage will provide so,e necessary adrenaline. Just surprised it is such a bear.

Having no small difficulty pulling out the marked strand pairs from the end of the cover braid. Wondering if this hardship is "normal". Is a hank of new rope, the end hasn't been melted or whipped or anything other than a wrap of making tape. Even with pliers it is brutal - trying to pull out...