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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@elciocabralytb]

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

[@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...!!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!! :)

[@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.

[@patrickhayes3099]

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

[@NoDeadlines]

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

[@stevecraig3004]

Very smooth! Well done, both video and operation.

[@hermambendin3779]

Ingenious! Thank you for teaching.

[@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.

[@johnwinden8511]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@DK-ii5sc]

Absolutely amazing. So many cool things.

[@marvin666777]

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

[@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!

[@ifoundjim]

Absolutely a beautiful demonstration!!!

[@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.

[@middleburgprepper2342]

Beautiful eye. Well done.

[@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.

[@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..

[@jimmymak8942]

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

[@makita883]

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

[@anckher]

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

[@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.

[@varleymon]

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

[@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.

[@user-li2cx6fo2q]

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

[@larryplacido5514]

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

[@darranphelps5740]

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

[@kurtak9452]

Great video easy to follow....Much appreciated.

[@Modforhd]

You are an artist!

[@timrinker8233]

You make it look so easy! Great job.

[@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

[@Leonbartolome]

Blew my mind. Amazing

[@sammydog1959]

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

[@alantatham3113]

Very clever, and so neat

[@flbasenji]

Fantastic - looks so simple!

[@benholden4882]

Really great video. Just what I needed.

[@Premiumropes]

Good to hear!:)

[@Siriussegler1]

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

[@mikeboone4425]

A real eye opener. happy trails

[@miguelangelbalistrere5005]

Muy prolijo, muy seguro y muy didáctico, gracias !!!!

[@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..

[@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.

[@marcosn9476]

Muito bom. Muito obrigado por compartilhar seu conhecimento.

[@HiPhoto63]

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

[@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

[@philbobaggins8603]

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

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

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

[@ge200099]

This was satisfying to watch!

[@Tagul_boat]

Хорошая работа!

[@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).

[@jrhattenstein]

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

[@jmdds]

mesmerising and beautiful job.Well done

[@derekstratton3037]

Wow! Clever stuff👍

[@atomic432]

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

[@davidmstein1149]

Perfeito maravilhoso 😍😍🇧🇷

[@InCountry6970]

Mesmerizing to watch, thanks

[@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.

[@ramonsanchez4509]

Excelente!!! Gracias por compartir

[@markatkinson9963]

This is just awesome.

[@user-ew6ky3go7q]

Yup, got me subbed. Very informative

[@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

[@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 ))

[@lizliz2790]

Que interesante..gracias por compartir

[@fredericnguyen5542]

trop fort!!! j'adore!!!

[@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 :)

[@claudepicard5902]

Très professionnels. Continuez à apporter aux amateurs et au autres passionnés. Bravo

[@Tod728]

Amazing! Thank you SO much!

[@alfredomadeira4572]

Excelent video. Simple and efficient!

[@fdizara485]

Estupendos trabajos mil felicitaciones, y me cuento entre sus seguidores

[@sxsboy2253]

You make it look too easy. Nice job

[@Ytalo8282]

Muito bom parabéns

[@trafalgar22a8]

Beautiful

[@cncbuss1]

Wow! Just learned that you can do this!

[@ChrisJShackleton]

Super, excellent video. Gotta give that a go!

[@zandiswamkhaphetshu7376]

well done its so beautiful

[@andersonbicalhodesouza3588]

Top muito engenhoso

[@ChadKovac]

What wizardry is this!

[@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!

[@user-kv5uk3bt1k]

Спасибо. Никогда не знаешь, когда пригодится. Спасибо.

[@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!

[@darrannewman7113]

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

[@Mr25thfret]

That was great! Mind blown. I came here looking for how to unravel a new nylon cord (50ft.). Music was great too!

[@Premiumropes]

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[@Mr25thfret]

@@Premiumropes Yes, thanks!

[@jeremylaxton8639]

That was a cool video thanks

[@AM-dn4lk]

That was awesome. Thank you.

[@GodBoredWas]

Yep, thats a win, right there. Awesome!

[@rondoschiavoni8840]

very nice and neat way of doing it

[@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

[@vitusvitorio1004]

Well done

[@user-vs1gq8dj3u]

с рождеством

[@daveshannon6027]

Love it!

[@daveshannon6027]

Like watching a snake swallow itself.