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21). Now take the end farther along the standing part (figure 85.2), and repeat the initial movement to
arrive at the finished hitch (figure 85.3).

Line: a general term used for unspecified cordage.

Liverpool eye splice or wire eye splice: one of many similar splices, the Liverpool eye splice is a

straightforward splice, tucked with the lay and devoid of locking turns. It is, therefore, not suitable for
extra-heavy loads, such as for crane wires. In addition, the latter also have a tendency to twist, which
would eventually lead to the unlaying of the splice. It is thus not as efficient as the Admiralty eye
splice (see page 6).

figure 86.1

Start by applying a whipping about 60cm (24in) from the end of the wire, and then unlay the wire up

to that point. Take good care when doing this to ensure that the working strands are maintained in
their correct order, 1 to 6, as this is the sequence for tucking.

For ease of working, we suggest that the heart or core (see page 93) is cut out at this stage, and that
the ends of the strands are given a sharp twist with a pair of pliers so that they cannot catch when

being tucked. If you are using a thimble, as shown in figure 86.2, put it in place now and hold it tight
with a clamp while you apply seizings to both shoulders. A third seizing could be added to the crown
for extra tightness. If the eye is being formed without a thimble, then the standing part must be seized
to the end at the point where the whipping had earlier been applied (figure 86.1).

Drive a spike through the standing part of the wire from the left, dividing it with three strands to the

right and three strands plus the heart (if you have not cut this out) to the left. Make the first tuck with
the strand one (this will be the strand on the far right), through the separated strands. Carefully
withdraw the spike, but only enough for the end strand to drop off, leaving only two strands remaining