Rope Grommet - proper

[@philsullivan3679]

I worked I'm the oilfields of Texas. I drove a specialized truck that was designed to spool of 9/16" Sandline/Swab line. I would add new wire rope to existing rope by making a 40' splice. It would consist of 9 tucks about 6 feet apart. The tucks would serve to replace the inner fiber core with wire rope. During the busy years about 35 years ago, I would work on anywhere from 10 to 30 workover or drilling rigs a week. I even was sent to Siberia to train Russians that were working in BP chemical plants. I close my eyes to sleep some nights and replay the splices in my mind.

[@nancyfrix6858]

Man, mikko snellman, it is so satisfying to watch you work and to see what you do with the rope and things that you work with. My daddy was a woodworker and my mama started working with wood also while I was a young girl. I really love to watch people with a knowledgeable craft work with their hands!

[@mikkosnellman]

Hopefully you get into crafts your self ;)

[@judywyatt4790]

Thoroughly enjoyed this and will certainly try it. Simple but lovely and practical. Thank you so much.

[@nikandrfourone]

Уважаемый микко, я бывший моряк из России ... узнаю твои умелые руки. Ты хороший и настоящий боцман ❤ подписался на канал будем общаться... мир дому твоему

[@allanbador7316]

I always come back to this video. Thx

[@BalancedLugger]

Starting in the middle! That’s what I’ve been doing wrong. That hot water technique is excellent. Thanks for another great video.

[@mikkosnellman]

It goes as well to start in the end. Just a little less work, if you start in the middle.

[@corditekid1]

Nicely done, now try doing one through a larger rope e.g. a jackstay!! Once sat in the bosun’s store and made a lovely grommet, only to realise I’d forgotten to to reeve it through the jackstay!!! Felt a right fool!! 🤣

[@lwoodt1]

The knife in the wood block tip at 0.45 is brilliant.

[@romandybala]

Great way to cut rope but scary to have it floating around the bench.

[@sanjaychhadia9727]

Nice video. I loved your tools. Thanks

[@josephlai9759]

That last part is magical!

[@Keelsman]

13:08 WHO is that gorgeous hair farmer on the yoghurt tub??!?! 🤣🤘 Love your vids, great work. Thank you!

[@robertlangley258]

I publicly apologize for my hasty “earlier” comment as this rope ring can be used for many different things (which the author brought to my simple mind in a humane way) and is a very neat and useful item if your smart enough (not me) to duplicate the process which he made look so easy. Thank you for being an understanding gentleman for a very simple being.

[@mikkosnellman]

No problem Robert, we all have our off-days :) Keep on knotting!

[@psidvicious]

Robert - Take it easy! You beat yourself up too much.

[@mahiscafe7376]

Excellent useful videos ...A fan from india

[@macfid]

Looking forward to having a go at this Mikko. Thanks.

[@geoffadams5004]

A very cool video. I was just looking at how to make wooden blocks for rigging my sailboat and didn't like the metal used to wrap around the block to hold it. These grommets are just the thing to hold the block and with an eye seized into it gives it a place to attach to the boom or other places. Thank you for your time and trouble to show how this is done. (oh yes and try keeping your hands in the camera frame more please)

[@mikkosnellman]

Sorry about the hands... Guess I´ll have to redo the video when I get the time for it.

[@hamiltoneuzarraga6546]

So many uses. Peg toss for my baby, ring pull for the front gate, knocker for the front door.

[@mikkosnellman]

Good thinking!

[@ClayForay]

That's the most dirty kettle that I've ever seen, I'm impressed!

[@mikkosnellman]

All kettles are not just for tea...

[@Whiskey3pa]

Your solution to finishing is excellent. Over twisting and pulling harder does not work as cleanly.

[@russellwbanderson]

Becket: a loop of rope or similar device for securing loose items on a ship.

[@normancrown9965]

How much weight will it hold?

[@phernes]

Excellent the neat finishing always had me beat while making rope stropped blocks thank you.

[@mastersolid2000]

Amo cada detalle de este video. I love each detail of this video.

[@simoncameron4355]

I want to start practicing and have been looking at a lot of ropes, what type and thickness do you recommend for a beginner?

[@marcn4452]

What is the material of the rope?

[@mikkosnellman]

This is jute

[@raffaeletrenchi7049]

Una tecnica molto interessante che proverò a mettere in pratica presto

[@jtf2413]

How well would this hold a load? Could it be used for hand holds?

[@mikkosnellman]

Sure. Done properly, it is as strong as the rope it is made from.

[@efdalkargin1518]

I cannot tie the spade with the oar on my boat. Do you have samples?

[@mikkosnellman]

I don't really understand what you mean?

[@liloufarid652]

What's the purpose ?

[@mikkosnellman]

You could use it as a handle or anything that comes to your mind...

[@robstrain2661]

Especially good for bushcraft, if a metal ring breaks. Works as temporary tree saver, multiple attachments if making a tarp shelter, great in outdoor kitchens/bbq's area etc......

[@chamkeo5965]

where I can buy the tool to make this, please?

[@mikkosnellman]

I am out of stock at the moment but check out my website www.snellman.ax for updates.

[@chamkeo5965]

many thanks@@mikkosnellman

[@robertlangley258]

WTH would you use this rope ring for?

[@mikkosnellman]

On ship, grommets have many uses. But you could us it for example as dog toy, just for fun.

[@robertlangley258]

mikko snellman, .... I don’t know why I was so confused before, I now see many uses for it. Thank you for being patient with my myopic behavior. 👍. I’m a dumbass (heavy on the ass part) at times.

[@hamiltoneuzarraga6546]

Kids toy, bottle/ peg toss.

[@sochorolo]

thanks for this video, tomorrow ill go to buy some rope and try to do this grommet, whats the name in english of the tools you use to pass the rope through? thanks, regards from the island of Mallorca in the mediterranean

[@mikkosnellman]

That would be a fid and marlinspike.

[@thepotterer3726]

Used to use this method for making deck quoits, slightly larger rope though. Very impressed with those side cutters, I've got several pairs for cutting wire and plastic etc., but none of them will cut rope with the ease that yours does, have you sharpened especially for the task?

[@mikkosnellman]

Haha, no :) These are cheap, Chinese flush cutters made of tool grade steel.

[@TheBillythepoet]

Is this splice rated for climbing? It would make a perfect prusik loop

[@mikkosnellman]

I suggest making a stress test before use.

[@mauriziocesario7902]

Genio e fantasia...! Bravissimo. ⚓🚩

[@crimsonbear9336]

Great vid! Thanx. Question.... where is a good place to purchase the tools? I've made some of mine but the fluted one would be a great addition to my homemade set...lol again thanx in advance.

[@mikkosnellman]

You should find tools in any well equipped boat supplies store but if you are interested in high end, handmade tools you can contact me. ;) www.snellman.ax

[@lucaspukas7757]

@@mikkosnellman im not seeing the tool with groove in it on your website that you used in video? Whats it called? All i see are marlin spikes.

[@mikkosnellman]

@@lucaspukas7757 The Swedish fids are made to order. If you are interested, please email me. snellman.ax/sivut/tools/customskuvat/SW_A.jpg

[@GuitarraLisboa1977]

Nice video. ... anda by the way... tahat´s a nice Jacarandá (rose wood) table!

[@birtanemaskm7864]

My rop has 4 yarns can I do the same?

[@mikkosnellman]

Sure you can but with 4 strands it is easier if you use a core.

[@leemcgann6470]

Is it possible to just keep twisting it around? Instead of weaving the tails between the others... & thin the tails as you did... just curious... I have no experience with splicing rope...

[@mikkosnellman]

You need to fasten tails somehow. Half knot holds a while but this is the proper way.

[@AirwolfCrazy]

Where did you get that tool to threat the rope through its self? I am always fighting the ends raveling and becoming a mess!

[@mikkosnellman]

The tool is called a Swedish Fid. This one is made by yours truly. It is always a good idea to tape your strands to keep them from unraveling.

[@AirwolfCrazy]

Thank you. I'll contact you via your website. I will tape off ends when I can but when I undo the strands to feed them through or to trim away strands is when they can be trouble.

[@nisserylle6560]

Question. What rope is this?

[@mikkosnellman]

This happens to be jute.

[@johnalmberg7512]

I've had success making small grommets, but I am having trouble making a large one (20") for a rope-stropped ditty bag. I'm using the New England polyester that looks like hemp, but is much softer and doesn't hold its lay very well. Very difficult to make it lay neatly and I invariably get a vicious twist in it. What kind of rope are you using, or would you suggest for such a large grommet? Thanks!

[@mikkosnellman]

Hi John. Polyester or other man made fibers usually don´t hold the lay very well. My recommendation would be good quality natural fiber rope made from single ply yarns. Manila and sisal hold the lay very well and even hard laid hemp or jute.

[@johnalmberg7512]

@@mikkosnellman Yes, I tried your hot-water soak trick on my last effort. It helped a bit to get the twist out, but not enough. I'm going to give up on polyester and try a natural fiber. Another problem is getting the finished grommet to be the right size. Mine have ended up too small, somehow. Ah well, that's why they call it 'practice'. Thanks!

[@johnjaradat]

WERE I CAN GET THE TOOLS PLZ

[@mikkosnellman]

When I have some ready, they will appear in www.snellman.ax

[@oldkins]

This is what I asked you for some time ago 👍

[@mikkosnellman]

All in due time :)

[@gentlelove]

What are rope grommets used for? Shalom

[@romandybala]

google rope grommet

[@gentlelove]

@@romandybala I did. Can't find anything on what they are used for other than handles on a case. Shalom

[@romandybala]

@@gentlelove Hi, I wasnt being flippant. I just googled it and you are right. There is little other than handles and rope quoits. I suppose it is interesting that you can make a rope appear to have no beginning or end and that in itself makes it worth looking at..Shalom

[@gentlelove]

@@romandybala what is a quoit? Shalom

[@romandybala]

@@gentlelove It is a circle of rope about 200mm diameter used as a game to throw over a peg. Its an old fashioned game usually played outside

[@craigslaunwhite579]

What is the name of the fid needle tool with a scoop in it called.

[@mikkosnellman]

Normally you would call it a "Swedish Fid" but this is an improved version, a "Finnfid" snellman.ax/customgallery.html

[@bearshield7138]

thank you easy and fun

[@willienolegs8928]

I was taught this was called a worked hold?

[@lucaspukas7757]

Badass man thanks!

[@simonsas1492]

Very nice, thank you.

[@eldadiaz5497]

Lo

[@gordonfreeman9368]

Cool

[@saulopaolo7496]

amazing

[@urbanmonkey48]

Center the frame.

[@benetrettel8198]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@phi9249]

good stuff...

[@cypherknot]

Clever.

[@aidabach]

0.53

[@margaritaplotnikova5709]

??? 🤔🤷‍♀️

[@smacurface]

Pick a spot on the surface of the table or mark it and make sure your hands are over that mark all the time when you're filming . It's frustrating when you're following people's hands that wonder off the field of vision ...... often .👎

[@mikkosnellman]

Sorry about that. When I am concentrating on what I am doing, I seem to forget the camera. Will try harder next time.

[@530eman]

wow...!!!

[@masterdanprice2904]

You need to center your video

[@mikkosnellman]

Sorry, keeping my hands in one place while tying, seems to be difficult for me.

[@gentlelove]

You keep taking your hands out of view. Do over. Shalom