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on the right. Through this space tuck strand 2, which will have become the strand on the far right.
Repeat this last movement by withdrawing the spike a little farther, so that another strand slips off,
and there is now only one strand to the right. Pass through the next working strand, 3. The spike must

now be withdrawn completely and re-entered, to separate the fourth strand of the standing part,
through which you tuck working strand 4 (figure 86.2). Follow this last movement for strand 5,
although the last strand, 6, has to be tucked under the same strand of the standing part as the first
strand, but in the opposite direction. This now completes the first series of tucks and the splice should

be pulled tight, and the strands hammered more firmly into position.

figure 86.2

For the next series of tucks it is easier to drive the spike in from the right. Having driven in the spike,
twist it up towards the standing part. This action lifts the relevant strand and it will be easier for you
to make the tuck. The tuck should be made towards the point of the spike. Tucking is done with the lay

for the Liverpool eye splice.