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Splices
 
Back splicing is used to stop ropes or the strands of ropes unraveling.
The Bimini Cat's Paw Splice is a sure way of connecting a loop to a loop without too much obtrusion into the lines natural contours.
Crown Splice is used to stop ropes or the strands of ropes unraveling.
Dog Pointing is used to stop ropes or the strands of ropes unraveling.
The Eye splice can only be formed using stranded rope, with three or four strands being the most common. The splice forms an eye that can have a metal or nylon attachment placed within it.
The plaited splice is a method of joining two lines and provides maximum line strength.
The Sailmaker's Whipping is as good a permanent whipping for the end of a rope as you will find.
The short splice is used to join two identical ropes or repair a defective rope.
Spanish Pointing is used to stop ropes or the strands of ropes unraveling.
 
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