| Diam. of Rope in Inches | Extra Length Allowed for the Splice, Feet |
|---|---|
| ⅜ | 16 |
| ½ | 16 |
| ⅝ | 20 |
| ¾ | 24 |
| ⅞ | 28 |
| 1 | 32 |
| 1⅛ | 36 |
| 1¼ | 40 |
| 1½ | 44 |
[Fig. 117.] Having measured carefully the length the rope should be after splicing and marked the points M and M´, unlay the strands from each end E and E´, to M and M´, and cut off the hemp center at M and M´.
[Fig. 118.] First. Interlock the six unlaid strands of each end alternately, cutting off the hemp centers at M and M´, and draw wire strands together, so that the points M and M´ meet, as shown.
[Fig. 119.] Second. Unlay a strand from one end, and following the unlay closely, lay into the seam or groove it opens, the strand opposite it belonging to the other end of the rope, until there remains a length of stand equal in inches to the length of splice EE´ in feet, e. g., the straight end of unlaid strand A on one-half inch rope equal 16 inches for 16 foot splice. Then cut the other strand to about the same length from the point of meeting, as shown at A.
[Fig. 119.] Third. Unlay the adjacent strand in the opposite direction, and following the unlay closely, lay in its place the corresponding opposite strand, cutting the ends as described before at B.
The four strands are now laid in place terminating at A and B, with eight remaining at M and M´ as shown in [Fig. 119].
It will be well after laying each pair of strands to tie them temporarily at the points A and B.
[Fig. 120.] Pursue the same course with the remaining four pairs of opposite strands, stopping each pair of strands so as to divide the space between A and B into five equal parts, and cutting the ends as before.