LINE Flashcards
What does point (R) stand for when splicing double braid nylon?
Reference
(R is measured one fid length from the taped bitter head)
When splicing Double Braid Nylon where do you extract the the core?
Point X
(Point X is found by creating the desired loop with the first mark - R)
Where must you tie the slipknot when splicing double braid nylon?
Five fid lengths from X
Where is mark 1 placed when splicing Double Braid Nylon?
Where the core comes out of the cover.
When splicing Double Braid Nylon How do you mark, mark 2 on the core?
By measuring a short fid length from mark 1
When splicing Double Braid Nylon How long in fid lengths is mark 2 from mark 3.
One fid length plus another short fid length
Double Braid Nylon
Beginning with (R) count ______ consecutive strands which revolve left or right and mark T on the cover.
Eight.
(Mark the 8th stand)
Double Braid Nylon
Starting at T and working toward the taped cover end. Count and mark every _______ right and left strand until you reach the end.
Fifth
Double Braid Nylon splicing
When using the fid to insert the cover into mark 2 on the core and out mark 3 on the core when do you stop?
When you see the R mark on the cover.
Double braid nylon splicing
After trimming below mark T until there gradual taper. Pull the cover back through the core until mark ___ is next to mark 2 on core . Resulting in the gradual taper being inside the core.
Mark T
Double braid nylon splice
What is the fid length from mark X to mark Z?
A Short fid length
How do you finish a Double braid nylon eye splice?
Lock stitch
Eye splice three strand
What is the minimum number of tucks for natural fiber line?
3 tucks
Eye splice three strand
What is the minimum number of tucks for synthetic line?
4 tucks
A crown knot with ______ tucks makes a back splice.
Three
