Amsteel Splicing Whoopie

[@dansigmon1559]

The clearest and most concise presentation of this procedure that I have seen.

[@funfam4850]

Great video! I watched it a year ago to make my first set and specifically searched for this again to make my next set.

[@michaelerb2024]

Thanks for the tutorial. Got my slings made in just an evening! The beads on the adjustable loop are a nice touch!

[@TacBlades]

Always great to hear my vid helps some people :)

[@stargazerbrent8371]

Well done, very clear instructions, easy to follow. TY!

[@hellochannel6518]

Amazing, and clear tutorial! Using this to make a long dog lead -- so pleased with the results!

[@charleshagbom8684]

I am soooo excited, I have paid like 30 bucks for 2 of these woopie slings, when I can make twice as that for less! I am only 15 years old and stuff like this is so fun! Thanks for the tutorial it took me two hours last night for the first one but now that I know, I wont take nearly as long lol. I'm happy 😁

[@TacBlades]

Awesome, sounds like you might have a small business on your hands. :)

[@charleshagbom8684]

@@TacBlades I also made a ridge line with your guide on fixed eyes, and already replaced my gathered end hammock continuous loops on it 😁

[@TacBlades]

@@charleshagbom8684 it can be pretty addictive and relaxing :)

[@oddmanout98]

Such a clear an concise instruction, thank you. I’ve just made my own. Wife is in the hammock in the garden at the moment ( still locked down) so I’ll be trying them out later. Thank you. 👍🏻. Atb. oMo.

[@PickledAmericano]

Excellent tutorial sir, ty! ...and wow, that ceramic blade is SHARP

[@TacBlades]

Thanks for watching

[@IliveforV]

Very precise, GREAT video, easy to follow.....thank you very much!!!

[@owennl1960]

Really appreciate the sharing of how to make these. Thank you

[@ronbaker9971]

Love your videos. Very well done tutorials. Thank you.

[@norseman1137]

Thanks for your videos I've literally followed them to make slings etc

[@TacBlades]

Hoped they all worked out ok

[@norseman1137]

@@TacBlades I think I made dog bones wrong ... They seem strong n look right ... I commented on dog bone video on my mistake... Be interested on your thoughts.... I was trying to do it with people talking and missed the bit on video where you pull the second hole through the first..... I think I effectively created the continuous loop knot

[@wolswildcamping1257]

This is definitely my favourite channel. Thank you for taking the time to make and share your videos. Be safe and be lucky, Wol.

[@TacBlades]

Many thanks, the comments make it all worth while :)

[@Lapeerphoto]

I have watched 6 or 7 videos on making a Whoopie sling. This sir is BY FAR the best tutorial on the subject. IMO. Even with your accent, this video suits me best. However, I only bought 20' of 1/8" Amsteel. SO, I'm going to give it a go, and make 2- 5 footers. Most of my adjustment is in my straps already. If this works out, I may order more for my ridge-line. Right now my ridge-line is Spectra cord. (non-adjustable). This Hammock thing is pretty new to me. But is my sleep-mode of choice, for motorcycle camping. Thanks again! GREAT tutorial!! (I have those same awls, for my leather work)

[@TacBlades]

David House Sr. Thank you for watching and thanks for the great comments :)

[@willnettles2051]

Tools. Trying to keep it really simple. Bailing wire for the fishtool 18 gauge, just around the house, about 20" long bent in the middle, but rounded, Making the holes to push through. I've a pair of narrow dissection tweezers that work well. You just need something narrow, but rounded at the point. To push the cord through these small holes, I bought the right tool, but the one I bought is too small. A drinking straw works great. I slit the front part of the straw, squeeze it you get a nice taper. I could tape the narrow point, but I haven't bothered. For pulling loops through a hold in the line, I use my wire fish tool. Great videos Tac Blades. Thanks. I've been through them several times, made entries in my notebook of the measurements. Amazing materials and amazing configurations. I can't imagine life without Whoopie slings and soft shackles.

[@TacBlades]

Will Nettles many thanks for the comments, and watching the vids :)

[@waymarkerbushcraft]

Fantastic! Thanks for filming, Andy

[@kitchingfamily]

Thanks a lot for these videos - very easy to follow. I made both whoopie slings and improved soft shackles for my Hennessy hammock last night.

[@TacBlades]

Great stuff, i find it relaxing and addictive :)

[@onetimeoutdoorsdj1394]

Thank you so much I was able to make my very first whoopie slings using your video

[@richedmonds1115]

Thanks for the great video, best video on this subject! I used a carpet repair needle instead of a fid or wire for a fish, worked great!

[@jow1971]

Great video!! Thanks from New York!

[@TacBlades]

No worried thanks for watching

[@gardenolagth2020]

Great workmanship. Now I can have 12 feet whoopi slings with double whoopi hooks on the end (to use with spreader bars for my and my wife’s hammock). Super!

[@billhambelton7698]

Fascinating tutorial. Wow splicing has changed since I was in the scouts.

[@TacBlades]

Thanks :)

[@worab1]

Another great video, thank you for sharing. All the best. Very well done, I'm legally blind and was able to follow, thank you.

[@TacBlades]

Thats awesome

[@worab1]

@@TacBlades could you tell me the name of bead you used on the whoopie and what size? Thanks trying to find them on amazon

[@TacBlades]

@@worab1 search for hair pony beads :)

[@mossybark8753]

That's an interesting how to. I found a huge reel of amsteel on my boat I didn't even know it was until I looked properly I'm tidying it and fitting solar panels and having the hull antifouled so I'm in dry dock atm so I may try this when I have time between my many jobs I have on at the moment. Your channel is one of my favourite as your always making neat stuff

[@TacBlades]

A lucky find, :) tha ks for the comments, amsteel working is a great after a busy day :)

[@Tammockman]

Great video, very well explained & easy to follow. Thanks for taking the time to make this tutorial. All the best Spenny.

[@TacBlades]

No problem :) thanks

[@michaelbird6859]

Fantastic instructional videos, thank you TAC Blades. Could you please tell me the length of the Awl you use, so I can purchase the correct one on eBay. Many thanks Mike

[@TacBlades]

Handmade Awl with Wooden Handle - Spiked Metal Tool for Indenting - Pointed Blade for Punching Holes for Nails, Screws, or Bolts - Ideal for Arts and Craft, Home Repair, Woodwork, Tailoring, or Leatherwork www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01G699ZJ0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apan_i_M48A26NTDBJEK9KE1AT5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@michaelbird6859]

@@TacBlades thank you, very much appreciated, cheers

[@Dan.Chaytor]

Finally got hold of some Amsteel in New Zealand! Tried some stuff off Ali it wasn’t that good. Once I got hold of the the real Samson product it was far better. Made a pair of whoopies tonight and went for a 12 inch bury versus the “standard” 10 inch people seem to do. This is a great channel. Will try your UCR and soft shackle videos next. Keep up the great work! Stay safe and good luck.

[@TacBlades]

Be very careful as splicing is addictive

[@Dan.Chaytor]

Tac Blades it is indeed! I’ve replaced all my tarp lines with Zing It. I tried old kite boarding dyneema line but it was too slippy. Got my first case of “smurf hands” with the Amsteel blue.tonight. Thanks again. I’ll need to get on Instagram to find your latest as you seem to have been off KZbin for some time.

[@TacBlades]

@@Dan.Chaytor yes no camping stuff at the moment too busy with other stuff. :)

[@holis111]

Thanks for your effort and time, great vid. Really enjoyed watching it. Gone have a go myself

[@TacBlades]

holis111 your more than welcome :)

[@CheapTrekkingDotCom]

Hello, I used your video many years ago. Recently I decided to make some more whoopies. Have to say your video is still the best after all these years. I struggled testing my whoopies in the back yard because my trees are too close. I dreamed up a modified version and tried it out. The new design is to make the fixed loop 4 inches but the fixed loop diubles as the bury. So rather than adding the bury after the 3 inch fixed loop the whoopie turns back into intself. Im calling it a figure 8 whoopie. Have you ever made this type whoopie? I'm liking it more and more. Anyway just wondering what you think since you are the one I learned from years ago. If you want to see a picture I posted it on my social pages. You can find me if you search for cheaptrekker. Thanks again. Best wishes, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year!

[@coreconnections1969]

Thank you, this was a great video!! I would love to see how to make a soft shackle!

[@TacBlades]

Check out my other vid

[@outdoorzone]

Great vid!! I’m gonna buy the 3/16” synthetic winch rope from harbor freight and make these Whoopie slings for my hammock!

[@firehanshg]

Hi THere, Mr. Andy, I have many videos on youtube until I came across yours. In my humble opinion, you are one of the best presenters out there with the patience of Job (e) when it comes to teaching and demonstrating clearly what you are trying to convey to your audience, well done, and thank you. I was wondering where did you buy the beads to fit the 7/64 Amsteel. Any help would be appreciated. Cheers.

[@TacBlades]

Thankyou for the comments, you can find the beads on amazon look for hair pony beads.

[@firehanshg]

Many thanks, Mr. Andy, I will do that. cheers . i will now spend time watching all your videos.. cheers hans.

[@KajsaTylen]

Thank you so much for including how to taper the ends - I was about to throw the rope out the window until I came across this tutorial. Fab.

[@RichardOutdoors]

Hi. What width in mm is your amsteel? I see various options online. Thanks.

[@clivenewton7609]

Richard Outdoors , between 2.77-3mm, if using the 3mil there is obviously a very, very slight weight trade off if you’re a gram weeny 😂 kind regards from deepest Dorset U.K.

[@RichardOutdoors]

Clive Newton thanks!

[@loug4626]

Yes understand. Let me put it another way what is longest whoopie sling you have used? In spite of any longer I am guessing six feet allows as much "adjustment" as one would need for a proper hang. Thank you again and you make it very easy to follow and complete for first time creation of and user of a whoopie sling.

[@TacBlades]

Lou Goulet i have only made 6ft, if its longer the gap between the trees is large and the height for attachment becomes too high for 30 deg hang.

[@lancerudy9934]

Great video

[@nicholdoug]

Thanks! Excellent tutorial.

[@bartomiejwojcik3947]

Great tutorial, thank you very very very much❤️❤️!

[@loug4626]

I see what your saying. I will settle for 6 feet then. For extensions of a six foot whoopie sling, in event ever needed, which would be best...dog bones?continuous loop? or improved soft shackles as been viewing those tutorials or what recommendation would you advise ? My Sunday projects :-) Thanks

[@TacBlades]

+Lou Goulet soft schackles connected to tree straps is good kzbin.info/www/bejne/epnLnpavhbCMfaM

[@joshbradybaugh6198]

What is the wood handled tool your using to put the hole in the rope to separate the strands?

[@loug4626]

Hi again....12.5 foot length allows for a 6' whoopie sling as per your excellent demo, my question is what would be the reasonable maximum length for a whoopie sling? Would I need longer Or would this be it and your actual tree wraps make up for length required between suspension points and the sling being your adjustment portion.? ( ps just followed your tutorial and came out near perfect now just wondering if I should make a touch longer as yet to splice final end on a long portion of amsteel). Thankyou .

[@TacBlades]

Lou Goulet well it all depends on the distance between and size of you trees. The slings usualy go to about 1 or 2 feet short of the trees in my case, tree huggers make up the rest of the distance, but depends i have 4ft 6ft and 10ft huggers just depends on your trees.

[@kari-pekkaturunen7853]

Thanks for your great vids! Learnt a lot! Have you any idea why there are no colored Amsteel available in EU?

[@TacBlades]

Cheers, no but its rubbish the colour rubs off on your hands

[@brettallenthomas]

Brilliant.. thanks for the excellent vid..

[@loug4626]

Excellent presentation. Thankyou.

[@TacBlades]

Cheers, splicing is addictive

[@shaunlowthian8540]

What size Amsteel is that you are using. Sorry if I missed it mentioned. Thanks

[@TacBlades]

@@shaunlowthian8540 2.5mm or 7/64th I think in the us

[@shaunlowthian8540]

Thank you, I’ll order some for a couple of guy ropes for a hammock pole I made. Great instructions, thanks

[@petervoller4255]

Awesome thank you very much!

[@mattdouglas8900]

This is such a good video and I wish it had more views. Do you lock stitch or use whipping to secure any of the buries?

[@TacBlades]

The locked brummels and length of the bury means that it doesnt need any lock stitching :) Thanks for watching :)

[@loug4626]

Getting addicted. Thankyou very much.

[@TacBlades]

Lou Goulet no problem

[@georgerosado5194]

Can this be done using paracord & other "ropes" aswell ?

[@TacBlades]

Nor really as it has to be a hollow weave. All the strength of paracord is the central strands.

[@georgerosado5194]

@@TacBlades yes..that's wright

[@cyberghost4572]

link to that tapering spike tool, could not pick up the name so I could search. I only heard you said "owl"... ?

[@TacBlades]

Try Awl on amazon

[@cyberghost4572]

@@TacBlades very humble thank you, I needed help and 7 minutes later I got reply other side of the world.

[@salimufari]

The two measurements in the beginning are worth a bit more. The 5" is the buried portion & the 11" total (6" section) is double the size of the 3" loop. If you wanted 4" this section would need to be 8" for example for a total length of 13". If you wanted to bury more for security sake you make that first 5" whatever is needed.

[@joshbradybaugh6198]

What are the beads called you are using for a stopper and where do you purchase them?

[@TacBlades]

Pony beads they are used for hair look on amazon.

[@Joe_Sant]

Are the beads you use called "Capri Beads" ? Great video very informative. Thank you.

[@TacBlades]

Yes also called pony beads see here goo.gl/XukGwL

[@naturecallsoutdoors]

Great tutorial. I find making things with Amsteel a little addicting. Let's see the soft shackle.

[@TacBlades]

Will do, mine are a bit different.

[@naturecallsoutdoors]

Exactly why I love your videos. I learn so much in general from you, and also see variations. Fun to have someone else that is similar and different.

[@TacBlades]

+Nature Calls your videos on hammock lengths and insulation have been very helpful :) i reccomend them to people a lot :)

[@kwanturen6297]

Thanks! Great tutorial!

[@Salvage4591]

Well described and demonstrated, can't wait to try it out, looking forward to the soft shackle demo All the best Norm

[@TacBlades]

Cheers :)

[@74Vidrine]

I have been looking for the tools you use. Where did you find them and could I get something similar?

[@TacBlades]

Mainly on ebay but If you go to your local fabric store and ask for a loop turner they might have one. Or you can get them on ebay, www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321661717420

[@johnstarkie9948]

Or Amazon.

[@petermport]

Where can I buy 1/8 (3mm) amsteel in the UK ?

[@TacBlades]

I only use 7/64 and you can buy it from DD hammocks

[@eazyab]

Great instruction thank you!

[@SouthWestWildernessScotland]

Excellent video, I will need to try and make some for the new hammock I bought a couple of months ago. Atb Glenn.

[@TacBlades]

Cheers, its pretty adictive :)

[@SouthWestWildernessScotland]

+Tac Blades If you don't mind me asking, what size are the holes in the Capri glass beads?

[@TacBlades]

South-West-Wilderness not sure but i bought them here, will measure them if you want goo.gl/gpmiF0

[@SouthWestWildernessScotland]

+Tac Blades That's fine thanks.

[@axydlbaaxr]

Very helpful! Thanks!

[@gf-go9zl]

brilliant thanks

[@don1coldwell]

Great tutorial.....many thanks !!

[@larryl4881]

Thanks for the post very insightful

[@TacBlades]

Larry Linquata no problem, thanks

[@sam-southafricanman8610]

Thanks for a great video.

[@TacBlades]

Many thanks :)

[@geneo3654]

What Dan said !!

[@jeffmyers7062]

I see you went to a ceramic knife

[@TacBlades]

Sometimes I also use a sharp cabon steel 01 tool steel blade works good too.

[@AndyWardle]

I've just worked out who you are lol. I'll friend request you. Love these vids.

[@TacBlades]

Ha i like to keep a low profile:)

[@sdcofer52]

WTH is a whoopee sling? It sounds like fun. I'll Google it.

[@TacBlades]

For hammock suspension

[@1Buckluck]

Cut uh ahh 25 Hank?????