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SPLICES
4 Slide the working end through the 5 Pass the working end through the 6 Pull the working end through,
core, using a fid to prevent the loop standing part, close to where the line and form an underhand loop.
slipping through. emerges from the core.
10 Pass the ends around the two 11 Cut the ends flush with the top 12 To use the shackle, ease the loop
strands at the base of the knot, one of the toggle. open, slip the toggle inside, and
end around each strand. Pull the tighten the loop again.
ends up through the centre of
the knot.
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