Eye splice in double braid polyester rope

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[@dropndeuces82]

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

[@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.

[@jimmorris8879]

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.

[@elciocabralytb]

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

[@noncompliant4316]

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.

[@marvin666777]

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

[@richardwayne6365]

Brilliant video - thank you for posting it. I’ve just managed to do my first double braid splice, followed every step and it worked. No way I could have done it without this video.

[@Premiumropes]

Glad it helped!

[@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.

[@frogworth1622]

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!

[@250kent]

First I must commend you for educating people on rope work, still today rope is one of my favorite and most used tools. First introduced to me in the boy scouts, then again as an apprentice Iron Worker. It at least for me was very very hard to grasp the concept, especially if you had to tie it reversed, (around someone else for rescue). We had to learn nots and hitches forward, backward, with one hand, in the dark. I took a small line with me everywhere, practicing at any opportunity. Three years later I knew 300 knots and hitches. Applying the right not and rigging properly is a great challenge and very rewarding. I would like to add to your tutorial on forming an eye if it is ok with you. If a physical attachment is made at the eye it throughs this constricting hitch off and it can not function as designed. Instead make the eye a little smaller and sew in at the other end. The eye will get larger one time when first placed under load, this allows the outer sheath free to constrict with a very high ratio, like chinese finger cuffs. By sewing the front the thread takes much of the stress and restricts the constriction from doing its job. Also the amount of rope incerted can be reduced by over half.

[@DeanLorman]

This fellow knows how to whip a rope.You can reliy on 99.9% of these folks for help 24/7.Take best care.

[@holusion]

Thank you. No audio needed which means the visual was on point for explanation. Great quality visual and beautiful results. Much mahalos!

[@Premiumropes]

Good to hear!

[@flapstok1]

Excellent tutorial. I don't do much sailing anymore but years ago I tried this on some old sheets.... Boy did I learn a lesson. Never try on old stuff. Always on new.

[@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!

[@TubeHammel]

I remember learning to splice 45 years ago as a sailor but I don't remember that the rope had a core. It seemed a lot easier than what I see here. This is more like a science. Well done!

[@noahbalmer]

You might have learned to splice single braid, which is much faster and easier.

[@ScarryMarian2012]

One of the best eye splice ever,it's self tighten once load is applyed and can resist more in the splice segment than the rope length,under overload,the rope will snap along any sector of the rope BUT NOT THE SPLICE is the segent that will fail under overload,i really don't know why most peoples don't test theyr own theory in all scenarios (also the worse case scenario) to proove themselves that they have right on theyr own point of vision about an aspect they claim like they really know about...this type of splice is one of the strongest possible (including the variables related with) ! One advice,don't cut any scenes,rather play on a faster speed,so the peoples can see also the the more time consuming stuff,get a better video editor to allow you to do that,all the best regards from Romania :-)

[@Premiumropes]

Thank you! People just find it hard to believe how strong a splice is. We've updated our video a while back, you can find it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3jZiX6ffZaegtk and we think it's a lot clearer

[@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

[@JamiesonSmith23]

when I have trouble sleeping I use this video as a sleep aid with hopes that when I awake that I magically can make a Dyneema eye splice. So far nothing but it’s still a fantastic sleep aid. Usually conk out around the 2 min mark! Definitely well done with the splice though. LOL

[@rbritton87]

If I remember correctly, Dyneema is single braid like Amsteel, correct? If so, it's single braid and will splice much, much faster. Don't use a fid for that though, it works best and easiest with a loop turner.

[@patrickhayes3099]

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

[@Premiumropes]

Hi Redart789, thank you for your positive feedback. Some lines are very rigid and it can take a while to get the core out. (In this video we choose a rope which is very easy to splice). The first step in a rigid line is to make point B less rigid, so move it around for about a minute or so and it will become a lot softer. Then use a fid or a splicing needle to 'open up' the line. Stick the needle in without damaging the rope itself and make some room, then pick out the core. Good luck!

[@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 :)

[@Premiumropes]

Good luck!! :)

[@joesmith1142]

Jeesh so easy compared to so many other videos ive watched. all the other videos, i couldnt get a good eye splice. took me two tries before i got a good eye watching this video. much thanks for the great video.

[@Premiumropes]

Great to hear!

[@eustacekiriakos141]

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.

[@tommunyon2874]

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.

[@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.

[@natekimbell6222]

Thanks for that. I was just wondering

[@daveopincarne3718]

Use an aluminum knitting needle. Pull the cap of the back, cut L = 21 x Dia and bevel the back end with a belt sander or file. Cheap and available fids that are also color coated. 1 pair of needles yields two fids or a short (7 x Dia) and long fid

[@garytree7729]

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...!!

[@ddgroutplugs8668]

Thanks so much, works perfect every time. I was even able to splice on a snap hook by sliding it over the outer at 2:30 the pushing the inner through it at 3:30. Hope this helps someone else.

[@sammydog1959]

been trying to understand this thru illustrations its so much easier when you show it on video .. lovely job

[@johnwinden8511]

Very cool, the magician gave us a peek! It’s always neat to watch a craftsman work.

[@HiPhoto63]

Excellent tutorial! Next job for me would be how to perform this including the thimble within the eye!

[@spirlo51]

What a great trick! (For Earl below) The sheaf that goes over the 2 rope joint, holds the ropes together, the harder you pull the tighter the sheaf constricts, making the join even stronger.

[@johnmoreland8706]

neat trick..i was a ship fitter..but you bosen mates did learn alot of cool rope tricks..nice..have to look into a few of these

[@sevenhornets]

All these years wondering how it was done. It was always magic until now. Now it's just pure sorcery. Lol. Excellent. Thanks for showing how its done..

[@philbobaggins8603]

you make this look easy I had a go at it and discovered why you put nice calming music with the video.

[@seagorilla9704]

Nice video. I've been doing this splice for many years but never thought of tapering the braid ends. That's neat, I'll try it next time. But whipping, siezing or stitching the splice is a mistake because to achieve it's full strength the inner and outer must close up around each other under load within the splice. If they are seized they cannot move the tiny amount needed so that the splice is effectively only as strong as the siezing. With time and loading the splice will work up stronger and stronger. I've done hundreds of these and never had a single failed splice. Still, a nice video - thanks.

[@thedepaulaliveaboardprojec6774]

sea gorilla I was wondering about the whipping and thought it might make it stronger so the core cannot slip back. Interesting to hear that that’s not the case. I wonder why though.

[@ChadKovac]

What wizardry is this!

[@stevecraig3004]

Very smooth! Well done, both video and operation.

[@DeanLorman]

My bench and every kind of fid is set up to a howser.Go figure I am now retired and living inshore.Kind of sucks but I still have to keep a copy of Payne's Marine if I get too rusty.I do get some snubbers and eye splices,sometimes with a thimble,,,,,whoopie but at least I love it and they always seem to enjoy (and pay) for my blisters.Good stuff being back into it anytime at all.Cheers to all!

[@jrhattenstein]

Oh my gosh that is way easier than I thought. All this time I have been splicing 3 lay rope.

[@jimmymak8942]

Epic video ...doesn't over complicate things. Well done.

[@jasonjoyce4487]

Excellent. Start to finish uncut tutorial- Thankyou. I need to to do this without the thimbles falling out. Let’s hope practice makes perfect..

[@anckher]

замечательная работа! Это самый внятный урок по изготовлению огона ! GREAT JOB!

[@PierceyeG]

Very satisfying to have that bit of life's mystery resolved.

[@frogworth1622]

The first time I tied these I was like "who would ever have ever thought of this was a genius!" Try it you'll be hooked and you'll be tying them for any of your friends with boats :)

[@darranphelps5740]

WOW..... I just watched that and it's like amazing, but so simple. Well done!

[@bruzote]

I have no idea why that works. I don't do rope work, but it fascinates me as such an old yet still essential part of many aspects of life.

[@MrShysterme]

It works because the braided rope acts like the kid's toy called a "Chinese finger trap". Basically, as you pull on the line the braid constricts upon whatever is inside it. If you watch again, you will see how that is done at two points. Then friction causes the constricted sections not to slide past each other. All splices and knots work like this (constriction and friction).

[@aaronnadler8002]

not having any large rope home from work I did this on 550 paracord. It came out nice even though my center core was a 3 twist core I put the fid through half of each 3 strands alternating.

[@Premiumropes]

An eye splice reduces the working load with 10% on average (a knot with ~50%). On PremiumRopes we have specified all breaking strength per rope. You can certainly put a carabiner in the eye splice.

[@Premiumropes]

Hi Bryan, Some ropes are harder than others, e.g. when the cover and cover are stiff. Taping the cover in this one is a good suggestion, we do that all the time. You can also use the D-SPLICER fid in this specific case. That one always works and is complementary to your regular fids.

[@winearsaurus]

May I ask what is the music you have playing, its excellent. And thanks for the videos, super helpful :D

[@varleymon]

Thank you for the excellent video - makes spicing a breeze!

[@oweneveritt7215]

Could you climb on this? I am an arborist and want to start splicing my own ropes thanks

[@darrannewman7113]

That is really clever , thank you for showing me the right way to splice braided rope.

[@user-de1yu8tb3t]

делал петли для цирковых качелей на даче просто внахлест суровой ниткой сшивал и два хомута. 20 лет качели служат и взрослые и дети на них качаются ))

[@atomic432]

I sure want to be able to do this. Very nice. Thanks

[@makita883]

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

[@rogerbaker2068]

Excellent! Perhaps you could follow up, with a _backsplice_ for the other end??

[@rbrown2925]

Very interesting and nicely demo'ed. One suggestion: it would be much easier to follow/replicate if the camera had been rotated 180 degrees for a first person perspective.

[@Premiumropes]

You're absolutely right. That's why we made an improved version a while ago: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3jZiX6ffZaegtk

[@jackpast]

Very nice! The music was great, too.

[@peteryeung111]

No idea what just happened, but very interesting handy work. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@mickrantall7311]

Brilliant Video watch it twice and just did 6 splices didn't have a fid so I used an old artists brush broke bristle end off and taped rope to it of the 6 splices only once did the tape let go All done in 1 hour as I said brilliant video thanks

[@larryplacido5514]

a very excellent process to explain such a functional & essential loop!

[@rgsparber1]

It took 3 tries using cheap rope from Home Depot that was 3/8" in diameter. The core was fluffy and difficult to keep from bunching up. Threading the core 5 cm past point B was near impossible. Below the base of the loop, it is packed solid. Clearly, it is much easier with the specified rope. Thanks for a very helpful video and a fun challenge.

[@jameslane2501]

That’s really neat and a great method and idea. When I learned how to tie a bow line knot. It replaced the eye ends big time. Thanks for the update and teaching me how to do this. James x-Navy

[@matthewharvey8755]

I was watching bone carving videos...... And now I'm here...... Oddly enough I have always wondered how this was done, so it was a good watch. I have some half inch climbing rope that needs a quick attach like this.

[@Premiumropes]

Also check our updated version of this tutorial here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3jZiX6ffZaegtk

[@meo1960]

What is that tool called that you are using to weave through the rope? tks...

[@flbasenji]

Fantastic - looks so simple!

[@NoDeadlines]

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

[@lenzsportbikes]

I had to watch this 10 times before I could do it.

[@TheCrusher2468]

if I can do it after 10 watches Ill be happy 😊

[@maheeshaswarnanimna7403]

I have no idea what is this, but i watched the whole video. Nice skills!

[@Siriussegler1]

Schwierig. Gratuliere. Hält dieser Knoten noch bevor das Seil bricht dann ist er perfekt. Danke Ihnen!

[@sanchezrescate]

Excelente muy buen trabajo artesanal, viendo el vídeo me pregunto algo si este tipo de ojo se puede hacer en una cuerda estática para trabajo en alturas? y si se puede hacer cuanto es la resistencia en kilo newtons

[@daveshannon6027]

A nice final touch would be to stitch the base of the eye in two passes at right angles to each other. This would give added assurance that the splice would not slip under load.

[@Premiumropes]

Hi Dave, that is not necessary as the splice will pull itself tight under load.

[@jarmomakipelto3684]

Kevytmoottorikelkka

[@bruzote]

Another comment here points out that doing this will actually prevent the slight slippage required for the splice to pull itself tight.

[@samcro69mp]

use to do this at NASSCO for mooring lines

[@alexnewberry8074]

wow, you sure make this look easy. Four hours of trying and I give up. I'm tying a bowline and walking away.

[@lautoka63]

Neat! Thank you: I shall now watch it 3 times before trying to do it myself. It looks a bit like a snake swallowing its tail.

[@derpherpp]

It's looks little bit more complicate that splicing Castnet throw line, which all we had to do is insert the end back into the core without cutting or trimming anything at the end. Can this use as lifeline

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

Very well done video and useful information. Thank you, John

[@fordprefect7583]

I watched the video (brilliant - thanks!), bought the fids but I just can't do it :(I am trying to eye splice a Marlow Komodo 13mm climbing rope, but the 16 plait cover is so tight, I can't part the strands enough to get to the core. Are there some ropes that just can't be spliced?

[@Premiumropes]

+Ford Prefect There are indeed ropes that are too hard to splice as they are braided very tightly, or can be only done when you have a lot of experience

[@hommie789]

What is the strength of that repair? Looks good when finished but doesn't seem to be as strong as some other braids.

[@Premiumropes]

+hommie789 We used our Cruiser 16 for this demo (www.premiumropes.com/cruiser-16) , a stronger braid is our Cruiser 24 (www.premiumropes.com/cruiser-24). But that one is stiffer and a bit harder to eyesplice

[@VladekR]

I have been working with steel cables but this is a F*** magic!!!!

[@RickTrajan]

Was thinking of doing this on a steel cable a while back, but after rewatching the video I think that's impossible.

[@Mudsuitable]

does this splice work similar to the old "Chinese finger trap" gag where the more force applied the stronger the splice's grip becomes. Wow there is way too many people hurt by the use of the metric system! Its very sad but kudos to you for demonstrating this technique so well the only complaints are about the system of measurement! Great work, I'm going to have to practice this until I get it perfect. Thank You, I just subscribed

[@Premiumropes]

Yes, indeed it becomes stronger the more force applied. By the way...we are based in Europe, that's why the metric system is used...

[@Mudsuitable]

+Premium Ropes Its sad people are afraid of things they don't understand (Metric System) here in USA many schools are no longer teaching cursive writing so I imagine in the next few years it will be treated the same way and it will be no different than writing in a foreign language! I don't understand why the metric system is difficult for people to accept or understand especially its used daily in the states in the automotive field as well as in firearm production and use. SMDH

[@johnking5691]

@@Mudsuitable if we were to switch to all cursive writing and stick shift cars, we could cripple a whole generation.

[@hermambendin3779]

Ingenious! Thank you for teaching.

[@ifoundjim]

Absolutely a beautiful demonstration!!!

[@user-li2cx6fo2q]

Как говорится , всё гениальное просто !👍👍👍☀️😛

[@MotorsbyShooter]

Pretty double cool...thanks. Being retired with not too much to do, I am going to get my ropes out of the boat and try this rather than use the knots I have. Thanks again.

[@deckiedeckie]

Forgot all that....20 yr a coastie a BM.....and already forgot how to do an eye splice on double braided nylon....Don't ever get old!!

[@HVicManson]

If those eye splices are the same that are used for wire rope, then the eye will never break. The middle of the wire cable will break before the eye breaks. 42 years working in a steel warehouse and never saw a cable break in the eye. Several cables broke in the middle of cable between the eyes, but NEVER in the eye.

[@BD-bditw]

That's a very interesting fact.

[@timrinker8233]

You make it look so easy! Great job.

[@darrenbivens7500]

Mitch Conner

[@Modforhd]

You are an artist!

[@middleburgprepper2342]

Beautiful eye. Well done.

[@GodBoredWas]

Yep, thats a win, right there. Awesome!

[@Khether0001]

I believe there is a point where the force required to make this loop slip off is greater than the force required to break the rope, therefore making it unnecessary to feed any more rope back through the case, right? but you would probably need to make a destructive test to figure that out, I suppose. ...excellent video!!

[@user-tn4nf3oj6e]

очень круто,но я чуть умом не тронулся от этой запутки)

[@Premiumropes]

Это не намерение!

[@taterman320241]

да это очень круто но too much work.

[@Premiumropes]

Это определенно круто, и все быстрее и быстрее. Конечно, мы с радостью склеим вашу веревку для вас! www.premiumropes.com

[@chrisfullwood6643]

Great video…. Minus the music that really is distracting. A verbal description would be far more beneficial

[@Premiumropes]

Hi Chris, thanks for your note. You could also use the improved version we made a while ago www.premiumropes.com/d-splicer-soft-fid

[@ohyeah3750]

Fun to watch but I don't have the patience for that. Thumbs up for it though,

[@ilonashishov5317]

my question is' what weight can it hold? i want to use it for my horse, but if he pulls' will it hold?

[@Premiumropes]

A well done splice reduces the strength of a rope with approximately 5-10%. A knot reduces this with approximately 50%.

[@MarioGarcia-st4ov]

This guy lost me at .05 into the instruc He reaches for some kind of tool that I'm sure most people have laying around among their tools Beside why is he not careful with all those cut marks in every direction?

[@Premiumropes]

Mario the tool used for the splicing and the markings is a SELMA fid. You can order this here www.premiumropes.com/splicing-rope/splicing-tools/selma-splicing-needles

[@ChrisJShackleton]

Super, excellent video. Gotta give that a go!

[@Khether0001]

when you pull on this loop... if you used the amount of rope shown here Is the tension exerted by the outside layer on the part that has been reinserted *_greater_* than the resistance of the rope itself? *I mean, under stress the rope should break, or the knot slip?* (I assume is the first, and away from the loop actually, am I correct?)

[@pentachronic]

So I'm looking at doing this for a spring-line. Wouldn't it be directional considering one side (the bitter end of the kern) is cinched in by the mantel. I'm curious. As far as knots a re-threaded figure 8 maintains 70-80% strength of the rope.

[@ranger5309]

Now put a hook on it , and lets go fishing! Very nice video! I thought you where going to braid it back into itself! Caught me off guard ! Very smart way to do it!

[@haydenc1014]

A very clear demonstration. Many Thanks.

[@Premiumropes]

Thank you! We have a new version uploaded: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3jZiX6ffZaegtk Hope you like that one too!

[@georgeowen9303]

I'm using a Selma fid. not sure what you mean "folded around". The rope I'm using does not have any give in the outer casing. When I attempt this aspect of the splice it gets so tight I have to cut the fix out. Is it possible the rope I'm using is not double braid as the rope in your videos seems to have much more flex. Is there also a minimum diameter for this splice?

[@Premiumropes]

Try to get some slack from the line towards the splice. The line itself can be very tight. In that case we recommend a D-Splicer Fixed and a Soft Fid to pull the core kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4vOqIaVfbuhbNU