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The rope thickens at the splice, so it should not be used when a line must
pass over an exact-sized pulley or through an opening only slightly larger
than itself. In these situations, it is better to use a whole length of rope.
TOOLS & MATERIALS
Three-strand twisted rope (two pieces)
Swedish fid
Vinyl tape or whipping twine
Scissors or sharp knife
Hot knife or heat source
Ruler
Unlay one end of each rope for 2 or 3 inches (50 to 80 mm) and tape or seize
the six individual ends. Continue unlaying; for ¾-inch (19 mm) rope, 16 inches
(400 mm) in each rope is ample for a four-tuck splice. Tape to prevent the ropes
from unlaying farther.
Interlace, or marry, the two pieces of rope so that each strand is parallel to the
corresponding strand of the other piece. To hold the splice together, place a
