Braided rope splicing required

[trialframe]

I've got a number of 18mm diameter braided ropes that I would like spliced eyes in.
Does anyone know of a contact in the Weymouth area or slightly further afield who would do this for a reasonable fee?

 

[prv]

Pete

 

[Triassic]

If it is braid on braid it really is easy to do it yourself. On the bigger ropes you probably wouldn't even need to buy a set of fiddles, the first few I did when I was learning were on 12mm and I just used a big wooden knitting needle to pull through. I just watched a few videos and gave it a go, why not have a try, I think you're be surprised.......

ps: do check where you intend to pass the rope before splicing loops in the end. I got a bit carried away after learning how to do it and put some in the ends of my spinnaker sheet, and then discovered it wouldn't pass through the turning blocks.....

 

[lpdsn]

+2 on teaching yourself.

I got some splicing needles from Rooster sailing. Not sure they'll have one big enough for for 18mm but I'm sure there are others out there.

Maybe best to practice with 10mm line or so before attempting the 18mm. I used a few offcuts to splice new lines onto my fenders as practice. A few of the early attempts didn't look so neat, but they've all held after a good few years of use. You need new or nearly new line. Splicing old line is very difficult.

 

[nigelmercier]

Be warned, once you buy a set of Selma fids you will be splicing eyes on everything. Very satisfying.

 

[LadyInBed]

Don't buy fids, old bits of copper tube of various diameter with ends cut at an angle do a job

 

[Uricanejack]

As has been said its surprisingly easy.
Sampson braid have a nice description of how to do it on their website its easy to find.
along with the videos already posted.

An advantage in picking up a set of fids. the smaller plastic ones are quite cheep.
the fid length is specific to each rope size. 2 fid lengths for the length of the tail.
the correct fid.
A marker, some tape and a knife. is all you need.
Mine are imperial. Metric are available.

If you are handy you can look up the fid size and make your own as suggested.

 

[michael_w]

Don't try splicing old, used line. It's a brute.

 

[ex-Gladys]

Don't try splicing old, used line. It's a brute.

Absolutely, I tried to use an old bit of line to learn on, and was amazed how much easier new line was. Even to learn, buy a chunk of new line

 

[john_morris_uk]

Don't try splicing old, used line. It's a brute.

Absolutely, I tried to use an old bit of line to learn on, and was amazed how much easier new line was. Even to learn, buy a chunk of new line

Totally agree. I remember trying old line to practice on. Big mistake as new line is much easier.

 

[thinwater]

Don't try splicing old, used line. It's a brute.

Actually, sewn splices are quite practical. I've pull tested many and used them on my boat for decades. So long as they are protected from chafe they are quite durable in many applications.

http://sail-delmarva.blogspot.com/2016/11/rev.html

 

[trialframe]

Thanks to everyone who replied. OK I'm going to get some fids and give it a try......

 

[Amulet]

I too find brain on braid easy, but only down to 8mm. Any tips on 6mm?

 

[Solent sailer]

Our boat lives in Poole, happy to show you how to do the splicing when we are down if you need a hand. I find it easier on the boat as plenty of anchor points to tie the rope to. You need a good strong anchor point to work the braid back.

Also I wouldn't bother trying to splice dynema, I'm not sure if it is possible!

 

[lpdsn]

Also I wouldn't bother trying to splice dynema, I'm not sure if it is possible!

Very easy. Use a locking splice, sometimes also know as a Brummel splice. I refer you to YouTube. Some people on there seem to be also able to do a variant on the normal braid of braid splice for Dyneema, but I've not attempted that one.

I too find brain on braid easy, but only down to 8mm. Any tips on 6mm?

I've used the locking splice on small braid on braid successfully. I certainly repeat it a few times just to be sure rather than just relying on two pass-throughs as is more normal with Dyneema.

 

[thinwater]

^^ If you mean Dyneema single braid, a bury splice is child's play and a brummel not much harder. Samson Ropes has instructions. Probably the easiest splices there are.

Re splicing small lines, this may be why you so often see it sewn by sailmakers. Just not worth the trouble for 6mm when it is so easily sewn with good durability and strength.