Splicing
General Splicing Tips
- Before starting, it is a good idea to read through the directions so you understand the general concepts and principles of the splice.
- A “Fid” length equals 21 times the diameter of the rope (Ref Fid Chart).
- A “Pic” is the V-shaped strand pairs you see as you look down the rope.
tools required
- Masking Tape
- Sharp Knife
- Felt Tip Marker
- Measuring Tape
- Splicing Fids
Fid Lenghts
Rope Dia. |
Rope Circ. |
Short Section Measure |
Long Section Measure |
Full Fid Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4″ | 3/4″ | 2″ | 3 1/2″ | 5 1/2″ |
| 5/16″ | 1 | 2 1/2″ | 4 1/4″ | 6 3/4″ |
| 3/8″ | 1 1/8″ | 3″ | 4 3/4″ | 7 3/4″ |
| 7/16″ | 1 1/4″ | 3 1/2″ | 6″ | 9 1/2″ |
| 1/2″ | 1 1/2″ | 4″ | 7″ | 11 |
| 9/16″ | 1 3/4″ | 4 1/4″ | 8″ | 12 1/4″ |
| 5/8″ | 2 | 4 1/2″ | 9 1/2″ | 14″ |
| 3/4″ | 2 1/4″ | 4 3/4″ | 11 1/4″ | 16″ |
| 7/8″ | 2 3/4″ | 5 | 14 | 19″ |
| 1 | 3 | 5 1/4″ | 15 3/4″ | 21″ |
Splicing Instructions
Single Braid Splice (Bury)
Single Braid Splice (Lock Stitch)
Single Braid Splice (Tuck)
Double Braid Splice
Core-To-Core Splice
Sta-Set X/PCR Splice
Tapering the Cover on High Tech Ropes
Tapered Premium 8 Plait to Chain
3-Strand Rope to Chain Splice
3-Strand Rope to Splice
(Standard & Tapered)