how to splice rope

[jhgreen]

Hello. I am replacing some shhets halyards and travler lines this winter and i have noticed there are some splices that need to be done is there any where online that can help me learn before I splice the actual lines

Jeremy
Pearson 10m

[RobGallagher]

YouTube has some good videos. Some from the major manufacturers and done very well.

[jsaronson]

New England Ropes and Samson both have instructions and videos.

[jhgreen]

Thank you

[justified]

You want to keep your mind and sanity check out the following site How to Eye Splice double braid rope
very easy to follow and great results. I have no connection with the site other than have used for my own splicing needs and have been very [leased with the out comes.

peter

[jackdale]

Before eye splicing Dacron lines, practice on some nylon line. It is easier to "milk".

[sailingfool]

Be sure to purchase the correct size fids for whatever size lines you work with...

[zz4gta]

Originally Posted by justified

You want to keep your mind and sanity check out the following site How to Eye Splice double braid rope

Wow. That is all I have to say about that.

[dugout]

Go to the Brion Toss web site.
Brion Toss Yacht Riggers, Sailboat Rigging
Buy his splicing video, a medium splicing wand, 4" marlingspike, and a small Point Hudson "Phid". Add the small wand to do 1/4" and 5/16". The medium works for 3/8 to 5/8 braid from my experience.
IMHO, One of the best purchases I ever made. find some #4 waxed twine, #10 sailmakers needles, and a riggers Palm. These tools and knowledge will serve you over and over.

[Mike Banks]

Pull-through fids work well. I use a metal wire coat hanger for a quick job or have one made up from stainless steel welding rod with a narrow loop formed at one end. The palm, waxed thread and needles you certainly need. I think my kit cost me about two hundred dollars all together--and has paid for itself in beer several times by now. For three strand ropes I use a locked loop splice in nylon, but for silver rope I use the usual hemp rope eye splices but take them an extra two turns. For three strand ropes I use a curved hollow stainless steel fid.