Splicing and Whipping Flashcards
1
Q
What is the purpose of splicing?
A
• Splicing is a method of joining two ropes together, of making an eye in the end of a rope, or of preventing the end of a rope from fraying.
2
Q
What is the purpose of an Eye Splice?
A
Used to make a permanent eye in the rope.
3
Q
How many tucks are required on synthetic ropes?
A
Synthetic Ropes require a minimum of 5 tucks
4
Q
How many tucks are required on natural fibre ropes?
A
Natural Fibre Ropes require a minimum of 4 ½ tucks
5
Q
What is the purpose of whipping a rope?
A
• To form a binding around the Bare end of a rope to prevent the strands from unlaying.
6
Q
What whipping is used within the CIT trade?
A
Beeswax impregnated whipping cord
7
Q
What are the benefits of that whipping?
A
Weatherproof and prevent the cord from rotting,
