Braiding 8 strand multiplait

[RoadTool]

I have 5/8" 8 strand Id like to make into dock lines , is it handled like 3 strand , just more of them ?

[RoadTool]

it is stranded in pairs 4 pair 2 ea , so I braid by 4''s rather than 3''s correct ?

[GordMay]

From Yale Cordage
Instructions for braiding 8-Strand Plaited (“Brait”) Rope:
http://www.yalecordage.com/html/pdf/brait_eye_splice.pdf

Brait to Chain Splice: http://www.yalecordage.com/html/pdf/brait_to_chain_splice.pdf

[Somawas]

From New England Ropes, splicing guides for all types of cordage:

http://www.neropes.com/splice/default.htm