Ropeworks

The End split is a method fix the strands of a twined rope, so it does not fray. Additives are not necessary. An ideal way to (temporarily) repair a rope.

Twist the ends of the ropes apart and put one string between two others. This is called strand A. Take the right, of the two upward strands, like photo, strand B. Twist this strand over A and put it under the third strand (strand C).

Picture shows, left strand A, strand B and strand C pointing to the top. Put strand C over strand B, and move against the strokes, put it under strand A. Now weave the ends away, against the direction of the strokes.

An eye splice is the ideal way to fix a permanent loop in the rope. Because rope easily damages on sharp angles, often a steel eye is used. The steel eye is included with rope while making the splice.

• Twist the strands of the rope apart.
• Push one strand through the rope passing only one strand of the rope.
• Push a second strand through the rope passing a different strand of the rope.

The third strand needs to be pulled through the loop. After wich you Push it through the rope passing the latest strand of the rope. You get the same situation as an end split.

The short splice is used to fix ropes together. No additions are needed. Is mainly used to fix broken ropes. Because the strands are braided together, the rope becomes thicker at the splice. If this is not desirable then use the longsplice.

• Twist the strands of the ropes apart.
• Put two ropes together as shown in the picture. (Each view is the same.)
• Push the strands of the right rope under the strands of the left rope. Each strand of the right rope wil cross one strand of the left rope. While you do this hold the strands of the left rope on the right rope.

Repeat the action for the rope on the left.