Show off them splices

[ARLO]

You should try crossing the tails so you get a consistent diameter.

Really hits the premium switch then.

Looking Good either way.

After thinking about it a bit I think I get it. You are suggesting that I overlap the tails inside the core and taper them so the area of overlap is the same diameter as the rest of the rope between the rings? A bit more work and some extra rope, but no real difference in strength of the splice?

 

[bonner1040]

Yes, except it a bit stronger usually.


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[ARLO]

After thinking about it a bit I think I get it. You are suggesting that I overlap the tails inside the core and taper them so the area of overlap is the same diameter as the rest of the rope between the rings? A bit more work and some extra rope, but no real difference in strength of the splice?

Here is one with the tails overlapped and tapered. I have to admit that it does look prettier, but it is a heck of a lot more work! I gotta quit now because I used up all my new rings.

 

[Sgriff]

Awesome pictures,crazy how setting it on the ground makes it pop so much [emoji106]

 

[ARLO]

Awesome pictures,crazy how setting it on the ground makes it pop so much [emoji106]

That and the fact that it is a bit overcast and rainy. I think that makes the colors really stand out.

 

[rope-a-dope]

My most recent project.

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Damn dude. thats real nice. now i have to get to work on the kernmaster I have. Wish me luck

 

[ARLO]

Damn dude. thats real nice. now i have to get to work on the kernmaster I have. Wish me luck

That is one I have never tried. I see that the folks at Treestuff want $40 per eye to splice Kernmaster, so it must be a pain.

 

[bonner1040]

Or try edelrid 24 strand


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[Boomslang]

Or try edelrid 24 strand


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That's a fat bitch that one

 

[ARLO]

Or try edelrid 24 strand
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No thanks. I already have enough issues without taking on harder drugs.

 

[bonner1040]

Kernmaster used to be the test piece, not anymore


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[NE Tree]

Here is one with the tails overlapped and tapered. I have to admit that it does look prettier, but it is a heck of a lot more work! I gotta quit now because I used up all my new rings.

This is how I make my ultraslings (tails tapered and overlapped). I found that after loading them,the tails pull apart a bit and create slimmer spots in the sling. Kinda looks weird but it's not a huge deal. I like to put a bit of chafe sleeve over that area for wear anyhow. I'll try to find a pic

 

[rope-a-dope]

Kernmaster broke my wirefid last night, I hereby withdraw from the challenge round until further notice. Push fids were like," yeah, right nice try."

 

[Tree-Taylor]

Put this together once the kids were down for the night. Can't wait to try it out tomorrow.

 

[Leroy]

Beautiful

 

[bonner1040]

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Put this together once the kids were down for the night. Can't wait to try it out tomorrow.

I think that is one of the best rigging tools ever. I still like the big steel rig vs a large eye, but either way that sling does work!

 

[Tree-Taylor]

I think that is one of the best rigging tools ever. I still like the big steel rig vs a large eye, but either way that sling does work!

I was back in forth on deciding whether I should put the steel ring on or not. I decided to go with the eye because I wanted the option of having a soft connection for a block. I like the ABR rings a lot. I have three more sitting in my basement waiting to get spliced.

 

[Alex McManus]

thanks for all the help, couldnt have done all this without you's.

 

[JeffGu]

Nice collection of tools you've made for yourself...

 

[Dave Rohach]

Well, you've been extremely busy lately, great looking splices, Alex. Very universal array of E2E's, Whoopies, & Loopies!