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the these actions with the new outside right strand, then the new outside left strand, until all strands
have been moved once (figure 33). As with other sennits, this sequence of workings can be repeated
until the required length of the sennit is obtained.

figure 33

Common whipping: is an adequate whipping in most instances, and quite simple to carry out. In order
to ensure a smooth finish, you can apply a little beeswax to the twine prior to whipping.

Begin by laying one end of the whipping twine, which can be used directly from the spool, along the

rope. Then take turns tightly around the rope (figure 34.1), thereby anchoring the end. The turns can
be taken around the rope either towards you, or away from you, when applying the whipping. Leave
the last few turns loose, with the working end of the twine threaded underneath them. Then work tight
these final turns, as you draw down the end and finally cut it close. The length of the finished
whipping should be about one and a half times the rope’s diameter (figure 34.2).