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Common Whipping

Also known as: Plain Whipping, Ordinary Whipping

This is the easiest whipping to apply, and it is reliable in most applications.
Its drawback is that if a single wrap of the thread is worn through or cut,
the entire whipping will unravel.

Uses: whipping the end of a rope to prevent fraying; marking positions on a line
Pros: easy, quick, and effective

Cons: if the thread is cut anywhere, the entire whipping will unravel

Instructions

1. Apply electrical tape around the rope just above where you intend to whip it. If the rope is already
frayed, apply the tape on a part that is still intact. Cut through the tape to remove the frayed end or excess

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