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FLEMISH WIRE EYE SPLICE 91
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FLEMISH
WIRE EYE
SPLICE
Suitable for wire rope (7 x 7 or
7 x 19) this way of making an
eye requires no tucking and is
therefore very easy, unlike most
wire splicing.
Divide the rope’s end into two
parts; one of three strands, one
of four including the straight
core strand. Tape the ends, then
unlay to at least four times the
length of the eye. Cross one
part over the other to form the
eye.
Take each part in turn and lay it
into the empty groove down the
opposite side of the eye to the
throat.
Cut out the heart strand and, if
required, insert thimble.
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