TYING KNOTS AND HITCHES 



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and the center strand to run along the top of the rope, as in 1, 

 Fig. 396. Now, by means of the marlin spike or large nail, 

 raise one of the strands A and pass the center strand No. 1 

 under it. Pass strand No. 2 over A and under B, and pass 

 strand No. 3 thru from the opposite side so that it comes out 

 where No. 1 enters. Draw all ends up snug and weave in the 

 strands, as described for the end splice. 



401. Short Splice (Fig. 397). The short splice is used 

 for joining the two ends of rope together when it is not desired 



FIG. 397. Short splice. 



to draw it thru pulleys. This splice is not as smooth as the 

 long splice, but it is strong and quite easily made. To make 

 the splice, unlay the ends of the two ropes for a sufficient dis. 

 tance, depending on size of rope and load for a 3/8" rope, at 

 least 6". Bring the ends of the rope together so that the 

 strands of one pass alternately between those of the other, as 

 in 1, Fig. 397. Take each pair of strands from opposite sides 

 and tie a right-hand overhand knot, draw the knots tightly 

 and pass each strand diagonally to the left, then weave it in as 

 in making the end splice (1, 2 and 3, Fig. 397). 



402. Long Splice (Fig. 398). This type of splice is so 

 nearly the same size as the other part of the rope, that it can 

 be used thru pulleys without hindrance. Every user of rope 



