Tapered Premium 8 Plait to Chain
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Step #1 – Beginning the Splice
First, lay out rope on a flat surface and count 12 Picks (crowns) from one end towards standing part of rope. Place a wrap of twine around the rope at this point and tie tightly (a double overhand knot would suffice).
Figure 2
Step #2
Using the felt tip marker to mark the left rotating S-direction strands at the bitter end.
Figure 3
Step #3
Turn the rope over and mark the S-direction strands on the other side as well.
Figure 4
Step #4
Just past the tied wrap of twine, mark the first full set of S-direction strands.
Note:
For these marks you may want to use chalk, so that it will brush off after the splice is completed.
Figure 5
Step #5
Turn the rope over and mark the S-direction strands on the other side as well.
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Step #6 – Strand separation
Remove tape from end of rope. Unlay (untwist) the rope a short distance and tightly wrap tape around the end of each individual strand. Continue unlaying the rope to wrap of twine. Make sure to not mix or twist them, keeping the strand pairs together.