HOW TO SPLICE SYNTHETIC ROPE | Repairing a broken winch line скачать в хорошем качестве

HOW TO SPLICE SYNTHETIC ROPE | Repairing a broken winch line

Synthetic Rope winch lines have grown in popularity over the past ten years, and technology has been well adopted by 4wd enthusiasts looking for quality, safe, light and reliable gear. However, having your gear break trackside is a real possibility when you are out exploring. In this episode, we look at repairing a broken winch line and creating an eyelet if you want to make your own ropes. It is an easy process and requires very little equipment. Splicing can be accomplished with; A splicing needle, tape, knife, cutting board & Marker Below are some key steps in the splicing process CLEAN UP ROPE ENDS TAPER ROPE ENDS Smoothen the rope end with a clean taper ATTACH SPLICING NEEDLE Secure splicing needle within the tapered section MARK SPLICE START AND FINISH POINTS Note: Allow an extra 10-20% for the finish point as the rope diameter increases where the rope is tunnelled down the core, reducing the length. OPEN UP ROPE BRAID THE SPLICE Enter and exit through the rope twice, two braids apart on the third tunnel down the rope core FINISH SPLICE Remove the splicing needle and push down the outer braid until the inner rope is entirely within the rope core.