ROPE WORK 



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SPLICING 



The Short Splice. The short splice makes the rope larger 

 at the splice, as a double number of strands are woven into 

 the rope at one place. 

 Thus in case of a 

 three-strand rope the 

 splice is six strands 

 thick at the splice. 

 This splice cannot well 

 be used where the rope 

 is to run over pulleys. 



To make the short splice, the ends of the rope are unlaid 

 for a suitable length, which will vary from 6 to 15 inches, 

 depending on the size of the rope. The strands are then 

 locked together by tying by pairs strands from opposite ends 

 of the rope, with a simple overhand knot, as shown at B, 

 Fig. 339. After tying, the strands are woven into the rope 

 in each direction by opening the rope with a hardwood pin 

 and tucking them under every other strand of the rope. 

 This tucking may be repeated two or more times and the 

 ends then cut off, leaving a splice as shown at D. 



Fig. 337. Whipping. 



Fig. 338. Crowning. 



The Long Splice. The long splice is not so bulky as the 

 short splice, and should be used where the rope is to run 



