Show off them splices

Samsquanch · Jan 30, 2020

Also did a couple lifelines, i think the tachyon is quite pretty.

Brocky · Jan 30, 2020

Hope this helps along with Sam’s instructions, the four bundles are then rebraided to form a round result, some braiding types give a flat braid.

Samsquanch · Jan 30, 2020

Brocky said:
Hope this helps along with Sam’s instructions, the four bundles are then rebraided to form a round result, some braiding types give a flat braid.
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Yupp. Where it looks whipped i taped it then removed the tape when done.
The core was 12 strand. 12 strand round braid is very easy. I didn't bundle mine, not sure what the strength diff would be if any

JeffGu · Jan 30, 2020

@Brocky draws some purdy pictures. Makes sense of hard to visualize concepts. Which, of course, is a euphamism for "Makes it easy for us dummies to understand."

Brocky · Jan 30, 2020

Will need to look into the 12 std rd braid, the method I know is a bit tedious. I use a double constrictor knot instead of whipping.

JayDeCoster · Feb 10, 2020

Just finished this 5/8" Tenex TEC with Antal 28x20 rings.

JayDeCoster · Feb 10, 2020

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I don't think this counts as splicing, but I made a this lanyard also. Sterling climb spec webbing, 1/4" bungee, SMC rap ring, polyester upholstery thread. Stitching done by hand then coated with SeamGrip. Did drop tests with 15 lb dumbell.

Samsquanch · Feb 10, 2020

oldoakman · Feb 10, 2020

JayDeCoster said:
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I don't think this counts as splicing, but I made a this lanyard also. Sterling climb spec webbing, 1/4" bungee, SMC rap ring, polyester upholstery thread. Stitching done by hand then coated with SeamGrip. Did drop tests with 15 lb dumbell.

Vintage shindawa

JayDeCoster · Feb 10, 2020

oldoakman said:
Vintage shindawa

Craigslist find, couldn't pass it up at $80. Runs great.

JeffGu · Feb 10, 2020

Owned by Echo, now. I still have one of their commercial trimmers (still runs great, but weak compared to the Echo ones). I've never had one of their chainsaws.

oldoakman · Feb 10, 2020

JayDeCoster said:
Craigslist find, couldn't pass it up at $80. Runs great.

They are heavy as a boat anchor compared to other saws. I have one of the first generation that is about 25 years old or so. Keep it for sentimental reasons.

avgmilli · Feb 13, 2020

Samsquanch said:
And another rope guide (just need to buy retrieval clip)
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did you put something in the large eye there to keep it open?

JayDeCoster · Feb 14, 2020

My first (well second actually, first one went to the bad idea bucket) double braid splice. 5/8" kraken.

Samsquanch · Feb 14, 2020

avgmilli said:
did you put something in the large eye there to keep it open?

3.5" 6mm stainless steel rope with the ends rounded over and with two layers of double wall heat shrink to encapsulate it

JeffGu · Feb 15, 2020

Those 2' long electrical nylon cable ties also work well. Cut to length and sand the cut ends smooth, rounded over. Your SS cable is probably a lot more likely to last longer. I figure the nylon will last as long as the rope, but I like the SS cable idea... nice work!