- Location
- Long Island, New York
I just picked up some Samson Velocity 11mm rope to build a new lanyard. Here are some lessons learned from making my first eye splice:
1- mount a Stainless Steel Bolt Hanger on your wall in your office to facilitate burying the core at the end
2- Go to your local Craft store and buy some #16 Tapestry needles (pack of 5 for $3.00).
Use the needles instead of the Awls from your garage to pin the rope. Hold it in place with a rubber band. This works very well to keep the core and cover in place while working. I used this at the 5 fid length (just before the knot) clipping the rope onto your anchor. I also used this at the crossover where the cover is cover is buried into the core (Mark T and Mark 2).
2- Also from local Craft store and buy a pack of 7" number 4 Double-point Knitting needles (pack of 4 for $4.50)
These needles work great like a pair of chop sticks to pry out the core from the cover. They also work well to pre-thread threw the core before inserting your fid.
I found using them eliminated the need for tape during several steps. This also made these steps much more adjustable.
I would like to hear any thoughts/suggestions about my splice. And yes, it still needs to be lock stitched.
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1- mount a Stainless Steel Bolt Hanger on your wall in your office to facilitate burying the core at the end
2- Go to your local Craft store and buy some #16 Tapestry needles (pack of 5 for $3.00).
Use the needles instead of the Awls from your garage to pin the rope. Hold it in place with a rubber band. This works very well to keep the core and cover in place while working. I used this at the 5 fid length (just before the knot) clipping the rope onto your anchor. I also used this at the crossover where the cover is cover is buried into the core (Mark T and Mark 2).
2- Also from local Craft store and buy a pack of 7" number 4 Double-point Knitting needles (pack of 4 for $4.50)
These needles work great like a pair of chop sticks to pry out the core from the cover. They also work well to pre-thread threw the core before inserting your fid.
I found using them eliminated the need for tape during several steps. This also made these steps much more adjustable.
I would like to hear any thoughts/suggestions about my splice. And yes, it still needs to be lock stitched.
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