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becomes stronger with use. It can be used to finish the
end of laid ropes used for decorative purposes. A similar
interweaving of strands can be used to splice two ropes
into one.

Back Splice: Step 3 Back Splice: Step 4

Lead one strand against the lay of the rope (the Continue to weave the three stands against
direction of the twists of the strands). Go over the lay of the rope, over and under, until each
the next strand and under the third strand. strand is tucked back into the rope two or three
Do this with all three stands, making sure the times. The strand ends may be trimmed off, but
strands leave the crown at regular intervals, do not trim them too short since the splice can
each strand centered on approximately one- unravel. Roll the splice between your hands to MISCeLLaneOUS
third of the circumference of the rope. make it uniformly round.

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