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Splicing & Whipping
How to Splice a 3-Strand Eye Splice, Step by Step
An eye splice keeps far more of a rope's strength than a knot does. Here's the tuck-by-tuck process for a 3-strand splice, the tools you need, and how many tucks is enough.
Whipping a Rope End: Common Whipping vs Sailmaker's Whipping
Whipping binds a rope end with twine so it can't fray or unlay. Here's how the common (plain) whipping and the more durable sailmaker's whipping differ, and when to use each.