Knots, Hitches, and Splices 



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Now, untwist the two pairs of strands left at the center and lock them, 

 as shown in Fig. 169, C 

 between D and F, and 

 F between C and E. 

 Unlay toward the left 

 strand D and follow it 

 with C, as was done 

 toward the right with 

 strands A and B. Do 

 not mistake and unlay 

 F instead of D and ■^'*^' ^"°' — •'^^"2 splice, three-strand rope. Fourth stage 



follow it with C; this will cause trouble if done. Continue until strand 



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Fig. 171. — Long splite, three-strand rope. ; Fifth stage, tying the strands 



C is only six to nine inches long. The breaks in the strands are now 

 separated, as shown in Fig. 170. 



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Fig. 172. — Long splice, three-strand rope. Sixth stage, tucking the ends 

 Each pair of strands is now to be tied together and the end of each 



