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take the end farther along the standing part (figure 85.2), and repeat the

initial movement to arrive at the finished hitch (figure 85.3).

Line: a general term used for unspecified cordage.

Liverpool eye splice or wire eye splice: one of many similar splices, the

Liverpool eye splice is a straightforward splice, tucked with the lay and
devoid of locking turns. It is, therefore, not suitable for extra-heavy loads,
such as for crane wires. In addition, the latter also have a tendency to
twist, which would eventually lead to the unlaying of the splice. It is thus
not as efficient as the Admiralty eye splice (see page 6).

figure 86.1

Start by applying a whipping about 60cm (24in) from the end of the wire,
and then unlay the wire up to that point. Take good care when doing this
to ensure that the working strands are maintained in their correct order, 1

to 6, as this is the sequence for tucking.

For ease of working, we suggest that the heart or core (see page 93) is cut
out at this stage, and that the ends of the strands are given a sharp twist
with a pair of pliers so that they cannot catch when being tucked. If you
are using a thimble, as shown in figure 86.2, put it in place now and hold it
tight with a clamp while you apply seizings to both shoulders. A third
seizing could be added to the crown for extra tightness. If the eye is being