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I simply sieze it, as is tradition, far simpler. That way you can even replace the thimble when it's worn or damaged too, but it's just far simpler to get right. The seizing also protects the rope right where the abrasion is the worst.

Choke a small loop on a hammer just below the head, and use it to shock load the loop. It'll pull it all tight for you, brian toss trick.

Is it the final bury? You can clip a steel biner in it, and then clip a small sling to a hammer handle just under the head, and then snap it tight a few times and then milk it, and keep working it til it's good. That's how i set them, brian toss trick. By pulling like that it aligns the rope, so...

Sharp work as always man, thanks for sharing them.

Nice work man

1 end only tho, it still needs to move as needed or it'll hockle.

Sewing thru rope has been done since we invented rope, and it's what the manufacturer recommends to finish the splice. It locks everything in place, which is why the sailmakers whipping is still the longest lasting and most secure one. So without lock stitching the splice isn't done correctly...

They use big diameter heat shrink on the tethers you buy, so head to the electrical department to see if they got something super thick. A chunk of hose would probably work too in a pinch.

Welcome to the house man :)

From my understanding the purpose of the lock stitch is to simply hold the splice in place when it's unweighted. When a load is on it it clamps down, but can work loose if it is loose. So i always figured if i simply did a nice seizing like you did there (which i imagine you stitched thru the...

Make one from a coat hanger or welding rod would be my bet

I used one once to build a tray for flying masonry materials in at the house while doing my "mechanical room". I think i still got it laying around, worked great. I used to have a line on them, got them for free all the time, but was too generous and to make room gave them all away right...

There is a definite learning curve!!

I feel you, everytime i do one i gotta refresh my memories as well. Here's my fav video for it, this dude makes it look as easy as can be. Note:i never make it look easy :lol: Stupid question, does anyone (else) do a longer eye splice and then sieze the ring/ thimble/ perfectly sized opening...

Awesome pics showing how versatile they can be!

That would be handy as hell Ben!

Looks good to me!!!!

I've never tried lube for splicing, that's almost too smart lol.

Awesome run man!!@! Beautiful work

Nice!