Eye splice in double braid polyester rope

[dropndeuces]

My friends pops is an old school splicer for 40yrs. He builds these tables and they have everything you would need built in. Measurements, melter, needle holders, marker holders, and a radio w TV. I grew up watching him at his craft and even though it's a dying trade it's amazing. We live in New Bedford, Mass so plenty of boats and splicing still

[frogworth]

I actually watched this (thx for the upload) and in conjunction with a pamphlet I have now tied this eye splice dozens of times for work and for my own use on boats. Yeah it takes a little practise but once you get it they are a lot of fun to tie and look awesome (plus of course the functionality). You can tie these with a thimble too and they are excellent for anchors, etc. All you need is the correct jacketed rope and the corresponding size Fid (that special rod he is using) is also important. Any sail shop can set you up. I simply use an awl, fid, needle with nylon thread, and very sharp Olfa-style knife (I wrap masking tape around the cut point first it makes an easier cut). I have even tied rings with a very similar method. I suggest gloves are great for when pulling it out because hands can get kind of raw with the nylon rope. As another commenter mentioned, it is good to use a whipping stich needle and nylon thread or it can come apart. Use only top quality rope it's worth every penny!

[LABUSTO]

When I was in the navy on a YTB tug... we use to do this with eight inch lines... Memories. The eye splice never failed, but I did hear some high pitch whining before the lines snapped. It would get to a pitch that you knew it was time to duck. Moving ammo ships in the stockton river's current snapped a few quarter lines.

[ThomasDivingLtd]

Absolutly impressed as I have done standard splicing IE back splice, eye and joining splice including Flemish or Molly Hogan (wire )for years but this is the 1st time I have seen this in detail.for braided. best start learning I guess. THANK YOU EVER SO MUCH. DAVE

[jimmorris]

I used to splice steel ropes underground as part of my duties as a maintenance fitter. We used to make a loop by splicing into the body and hiding the ends. At the latter end we had to use eyelets and clips as mines regulations had changed. What you basically have is a Chinese finger puzzle. Very neat thanks for showing.

[noncompliant]

This brings back memories of back splicing (and eye-splicing) three-strand sisal ropes as a scout back in the 1960s. The method is quite different with the newer nylon ropes.

[marvin]

THIS IS HOW AN INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO SHOULD BE! ON POINT WITH NO BULLSHIT!

[garytree]

Going to have to watch this another 20 times I reckon....!!! Clever stuff, always wondered about eye splicing this type of rope, very interesting indeed, thanks for posting this...!!

[oftenlucid]

I have always shied away from putting an eye-splice in double braided line, but this was so clear. I will give it a go! Thank you soo much!

[tommunyon]

One of my first assignments after commissioning was as 1st Lt. on a destroyer. I was always impressed by the marlinspike skills of the boatswain's mates assigned to my division. Unfortunately my ship was decommissioned just a few months into my assignment and I didn't get an opportunity to pick up on these skills.

[elciocabralytb]

I can easily explain what you did! What you did was nothing but pure... MAGIC! Great job!

[NoDeadlines]

Wow! Amazing, Thanks for showing us how it's done. Fascinating!

[eustacekiriakos]

Looks
easy but you need to practice it several times to perfected.
Thank you for sharing that with us. I will use it to change and make new lines for my Boat.

[makita]

Very cool my friend..! I always wondered how all that fine braiding /splicing was done. Got to try that...

[stevecraig]

Very smooth! Well done, both video and operation.

[GeorgieFay]

Excellent video, thankyou!
So easy to follow and glad there's no overexplaining audio.
I also struggled with there not being enough space in my rope but got there with force and blisters in the end! Looking forward to trying again with better rope :)

[csjmoore]

Of all the demonstrations I have seen this one makes the most sense. Good job! You even use the same set of fids I have. Thanks you for taking the time to show us novices how-to. Having the proper equipment and work area set up ahead of time will make this much easier. I have subscribed.

[patrickhayes]

wow, this is so much more simple than I imagined. Nearly as easy as twisted rope. Thanks!

[DK-iisc]

Absolutely amazing. So many cool things.

[zzella]

This video is magic to watch but amazing when you manage to do it .I've done two eye splices now, one on a 1/2" rope & one on a 1/4" rope without a fid. A fid length is 21 times the rope diameter.I used a small knitting needle, pushed it up from 5 to 10 cm beyond B, pushed it into the centre of the inner core, taped it on & pulled it back through.