Samson 8-STRAND Class II Eye Splice - Manual (Page 2)

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8-Strand Class II Eye Splice
S A M S O N S P L I C I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S
Mark 1
4
step
ta P i n g t H e e n d s a n d U n L aY i n g t H e r O P e
4 a
4 B
4 C
Tape the ends of each of the 8
strands individually.
Unlay the strand pairs all the way back
to the tape at Mark 1. Keep the pairs of
strands together while unbraiding.
When unlayed, the strands in a pair will
be twisted around each other. Untwist
each strand pair so the 2 strands lie
parallel to each other, rather than
twisting around each other. Tape the
ends of each pair together.
4a
4B
4C
Individually
taped ends
Arrange the strand pairs as shown in
Fig. A. One set of the marked (gray)
strands is on the top and the other
marked (gray) strands are on the
bottom. The unmarked (white) pair
will be on the left and right.
5
step
Mark 2
Mark 1
P O s i t i O n i n g t H e s t r a n d s
Figure a
F O r M i n g t H e e Y e
rOUte tUCKing tHe strand Pairs
6
step
7 a
7 B
Physically form the eye. Make certain
there is no twist in the rope. Place
the (white) pair that is closest to the
standing part of the rope over the
rope at Mark 2, as shown in Fig. B; be
careful not to add twist to the rope.
Beginning with the left rotating
marked (gray) pair of strands on
top, make your first tuck under
the right rotating (white) pair of
strands closest to Mark 2. Pull
the strands completely through,
making sure that the strands
don’t twist (Fig. C).
Turn the eye over and tuck
the other marked (gray) pair of
strands under the (white) pair
of strands directly opposite the
previous tuck (Fig. D).
7
step
Note: If necessary, use a fid or marlinspike
to loosen the strands. The left rotating (gray)
strands will be tucked under the right rotating
(white) strands, and vice versa.
Mark 2
Mark 1
Mark 2
Mark 1
Mark 1
Figure B
Figure C
Figure d
Turn rope
over