Samson DOUBLE BRAID Class I Eye Splice Modified for Used Rope - Manual

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Double Braid Class I Eye Splice Modified for Used Rope
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
Class I ropes are made from any or all of the following fibers: olefin, polyester, or nylon.
This is an eye splice which can be performed on used rope. This is an all-purpose splice technique designed for people who generally splice
used rope as frequently as new rope.
You may wish to read the supplemental information, “Special Tips for Splicing Used Rope” at the end of these instructions, before beginning.
Splicing used rope can be made easier by first understanding the rope condition. Natural shrinkage has occurred caused by water and heat.
In addition, the cover yarns have often been abraded. Soak the section of rope to be spliced in water for several minutes — this lubricates
and loosens fibers.
m e a s u r i n g a n d m a r k i n g
1
step
Tape end to be spliced with 1 thin layer of
tape. Then, measure 1 tubular fid length
(2 wire fid lengths) from end of rope and
mark. This is Point R (Reference). From Point
R form a loop the size of the eye desired and
mark. This is Point X, where you extract core
from inside the cover. If using a thimble, form
the loop around the thimble. Tie a tight
slipknot approximately 5 fid lengths from
Point X. This must be done!
Again slide cover toward slipknot to
expose more core.
From Mark 1, measure along core
towards Point X a distance equal to
the short section of tubular fid (2 short
sections with wire fid) and make 2
heavy marks. This is Mark 2.
From Mark 2, measure in the same di-
rection 1 fid length plus another short
section of the fid, (with wire fid double
measurements) make 3 heavy marks.
This is Mark 3.
2
step
3
step
e x t r a c t i n g t h e c o r e
m a r k i n g t h e c o r e
Bend rope sharply at Point X. With the pusher or any sharp tool such as an ice pick, awl, or marlin spike, spread the cover
strands to expose core. First pry, then, pull the core completely out of cover from Point X to the taped end of the rope. Put
one layer only on end of core.
Tip: After marking cover, untape end of rope, grasp end of core, and slide back cover pulling out core.
This loosens and bunches up cover strands in the area of Point X and makes it easier to open
up cover strands for extraction. Also, thoroughly loosen 3–4 strand pairs
at Point X to assure a large and flexible hole for extraction, see right.
To assure correct positioning of Mark 1 do the following:
Holding the exposed core, slide cover
as far back towards the tightly tied
slipknot as you can. Then, firmly
smooth the cover back from the
slipknot towards taped end.
Smooth again until all cover
slack is removed. Then,
mark the core where it comes
out of the cover. This is Mark 1.
r
core
cover
x
mark 1
1 layer of tape
Tie a slipknot about 5 fid length from mark x .
Core must be extracted from
cover at this point
x
1 layer of tape
1 fid length
-or-
2 wire fids — up to 13" circumference
From loop
desired size
r
cover
mark 3
R
mark 2 mark 1
Mark on fid
Short section
of fid
1 fid length plus another short section
2 short
sections with
wire fid
core
Prying out the core
Loosen strand pairs
at extraction point