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Figure 4-5A–D. Tapering a three-strand splice. (A)
After 2 full tucks, lay out about one-third of each
strand. Choose sections that will be just trapped when
the remaining portion is tucked again. (B) The first
tapered tuck is made (upper arrow), and the laid-out
portion is trapped (lower arrow). (C) “Back” the last
tuck, as a form of final taper, by tucking with the lay.
Enter the Phid where shown, so the strand runs down
the lay, rather than across it. Note: for clarity, the slot
in the Phid is shown facing the viewer; for the actual
splice, rotate the Phid so that the slot faces the strand.
That way you can seat the strand completely before
removing the tool. (D) Completed backed tuck.

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