Thank you for a really fine how to, made my first splices in Dyneema now, following your video. Love the way you make it so simple, that one just do it. No rockets, just splicing. Smiles.
Your videos are always my go to ones for this sort of stuff, so thanks for sharing. I have been looking for rope in the same size range that has more strands, like 12 or more. Is the 16 strand rope the same size as 7/64 Amsteel? Would you mind sharing where you got the 16 strand stuff?
it must be the angle and being close up...when I took the 4 strands out it seems that the others unravel and where I cut them was harder to they were hard to get them back through it took about 5 min of twisting and pulling but it looked easy for you...any suggestions????Love your work by the way...
Ha ha ...perfect...your a "hoot" .......p.s. ....picked up my "Canadian owl" & loop tool this afternoon. Looking forward to giving it a go. Thanks again.
Only friction is keeping it from pulling apart, right? The crossover is only locked by pulling on the ends, so theoretically you could pull it apart. I understand that to lock itself you'd end up with quite a lump when burying the ends. BTW, how do you keep your knife sharp enough to cut this stuff...I go through 3-4 razor blades for every splice.
When it's under tension it constricts around the buried ends which produces more than enough friction to prevent it from pulling apart. Some people do like to put a few stiches through the brummel knot to prevent it from working its way out when not under tension though.
What is the cord you use on this video? Would you just use the loop you made here for just hanging gear or is it strong enough to use on a hammock? Thanks for sharing the video.
This is the same strength as amsteel so good for hammocks. It a raw dyneema white with a 16 ply braid so smooth, used for wakeboarding and industrial tow lines.
André Schmidt well this is the stuff i am using i am happy with it but dont wish to take responsability for others safety so use at your own risk whatever you buy it always comes in white. s.aliexpress.com/VJb6ZjUv
I followed every step over and over again for this continuous loop..what I have noticed is that you are using a larger rope and that the tools you use makes it easier for you.. I have the same tool as you... the Loop Turner..it did not work as I was using 7/64 amsteel I could hardly move it up to grab the ends it plugged several times, I was not happy...can you do a continuous loop using 7/64 amsteel to see how you do....I believe the difference in the amsteel and what you used is different.. I think yours is way easier but all I have is amsteel right now....any thoughts about this...
I hate bothering you... the silver golf-tee looking tool, the one you use to spread the strands, where can I locate one? And you replied to another person in the comments that the line is 16 strands white Dyneema and I can't seem to find it anywhere on the internet. You referenced Wake-board tow lines and what I am finding there is some type of monofilament line. Like spider web from Shelob in Lord of the Rings. I can only guess what that stuff costs per foot. The only 16 strand Dyneema line I can find is for fishing and like 1 mm or something, too small for a lashing line of any kind. Like trying to use my Dyneema kite lines for tarp tie-downs. It's got to be big enough to work with your hands. Thanks for any help you can give.
Thanks. Everything on Amazon is a standard leather awl with about 6" in front of the handle. The one you are using seems short and tapers to 1/2" fast. What diameter is the Uhmwpe?
Brian Bassett this is the awl Malayas® DIY Piercing Leather www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01DZVLTZU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_rMFDBb5CTV00H I dont remember the cord it was a while ago you have to study the breaking strains to choose the one you need.
@@TacBlades thanks much, I really appreciate the video. I want to make some slightly longer loops to use for Prussics, not for climbing but for general rigging.
@@rebeccasilveous8898 note the locking of the brummel does not add any strength at all its the surface area of the friction within the constrictor that is all the strength.
@TacBlades let's say one of your lines get hooked to where it goes into the berry and it starts pulling out. Now tell me how that would happened with a locked brummel even if one of the lines got accidentally pulled out from where it's buried, it would still stay together is what I'm saying. Being buried into the line itself with a constricted berry, in my opinion does not give it added strength. And we're all entitled to our opinions. You're making it act like a Chinese finger trap, which in my opinion is not too safe of continuous loop.
Quite right, it isn't locked. If you make a loop like this it is _essential_ to stitch through the buries. Otherwise it will come undone at some point.
The brummel does nothing its the friction of the buries that does the work as specified. Its more than safe and been using the same ones for over 4 years now and they are like new no change at all. The burries are specified in the samson data sheets. No stitching is needed.
@@paulgush nothing jumps up and down on my hammock, it just works i would have seen some creep after all these years if it didn't. You have to put application into context. I remove any comments that include links.
@@TacBlades Samson also specifies the need for lock stitching, because it stops the buries from shaking loose. An intermittent load like a kid jumping up and down on a hammock or a flogging sail can shake this type of splice loose. It has happened to me
Thank you again, the go-to guide on youtube!
Big thanks for a simple tutorial, just spliced five loops all the same size ! I have one Blister on finger now ! Excellent
Still an immensely useful video. Thanks.
Nicely done, very clear and precise instructions. I have never spliced anything before and just made 4 continuous loops very easily. Thank you.
Nathan VanNuck cool, it's very addictive :)
Thank you for a really fine how to, made my first splices in Dyneema now, following your video.
Love the way you make it so simple, that one just do it.
No rockets, just splicing.
Smiles.
Mads Felding very cool it's quite addictive :)
Fantastic! Thank you!
Amazing and such an informative video thank you so much I can now make these for my hammock cheers buddy
No worries
Great detail and camera angle
Thanks for the video. I subscribed. These videos will be very helpful for my intro to DIY.
Great news good luck with the new projects.
Brilliant
Can I use the same measurements to make continuous loops from 1/8" diameter dyneema?
Have a look at the dyneema manufacturers page as when you change the diameter to get the friction you need to change the bury lengths.
Is the a single braided rope?
12 strand braid hollow core dyneema
Buen vídeo, amigo mío. Gracias por tu aporte.
¿Cuántos kg o lbs crees que puede soportar?
Saludos.
Enjoy watching your Videos, Thank You.
Many thanks for watching :)
Your videos are always my go to ones for this sort of stuff, so thanks for sharing. I have been looking for rope in the same size range that has more strands, like 12 or more. Is the 16 strand rope the same size as 7/64 Amsteel? Would you mind sharing where you got the 16 strand stuff?
Look up uhmwpe cord on aliexpress, uhmwpe is the actual product name for dyneema which is a trade name.
Man, IF You had been my teacher in school....I think I would have learned So Much More
Hammock school would be awesome :)
I had to go to Re-form school. he-he.
it must be the angle and being close up...when I took the 4 strands out it seems that the others unravel and where I cut them was harder to they were hard to get them back through it took about 5 min of twisting and pulling but it looked easy for you...any suggestions????Love your work by the way...
Thank you much
Tks great vid.
No problem :)
Excellent. By the way what is the "cone" shaped tool called and where can we find those? Appreciate and thank you
Lou Goulet thanks, its one of these www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371561225917
Thankyou. MY apology had thought you said " owl ".....You make very precise presentations that are easy to follow to our gain.
No worries, i found that an owl made too big a hole and feathers got stuck but an awl is better. :)
Ha ha ...perfect...your a "hoot" .......p.s. ....picked up my "Canadian owl" & loop tool this afternoon. Looking forward to giving it a go. Thanks again.
Can you tell me where to purchase the cutting knife the curved blade seems ideal
Antony Whiston i bought it from hennie haynes but i dont think they stock it now its a crkt
Only friction is keeping it from pulling apart, right? The crossover is only locked by pulling on the ends, so theoretically you could pull it apart. I understand that to lock itself you'd end up with quite a lump when burying the ends. BTW, how do you keep your knife sharp enough to cut this stuff...I go through 3-4 razor blades for every splice.
tpdavis473 correct its the friction as a result of compression.
Carbon steel blade stropped before every use.
When it's under tension it constricts around the buried ends which produces more than enough friction to prevent it from pulling apart. Some people do like to put a few stiches through the brummel knot to prevent it from working its way out when not under tension though.
What is the cord you use on this video? Would you just use the loop you made here for just hanging gear or is it strong enough to use on a hammock? Thanks for sharing the video.
This is the same strength as amsteel so good for hammocks. It a raw dyneema white with a 16 ply braid so smooth, used for wakeboarding and industrial tow lines.
Tac Blades you also mentioned some "chinese dynema" in a previous video. Can you recommend that and where to buy it? BTW love your videos!
André Schmidt well this is the stuff i am using i am happy with it but dont wish to take responsability for others safety so use at your own risk whatever you buy it always comes in white.
s.aliexpress.com/VJb6ZjUv
Hi Tac Blades,
I've been able to find the awl tool on eBay, but I'm unable to find something similar to your fish tool. Where did you buy it?
Try here www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370878671038
I followed every step over and over again for this continuous loop..what I have noticed is that you are using a larger rope and that the tools you use makes it easier for you.. I have the same tool as you... the Loop Turner..it did not work as I was using 7/64 amsteel I could hardly move it up to grab the ends it plugged several times, I was not happy...can you do a continuous loop using 7/64 amsteel to see how you do....I believe the difference in the amsteel and what you used is different.. I think yours is way easier but all I have is amsteel right now....any thoughts about this...
This is a bit thinner than 7/64 but i use exactly the same tools for 7/64 amsteel and also for lashit which is very thin with the same tools.
Nie one, mate. Thanks!
You be from Bristol int you
I hate bothering you... the silver golf-tee looking tool, the one you use to spread the strands, where can I locate one? And you replied to another person in the comments that the line is 16 strands white Dyneema and I can't seem to find it anywhere on the internet. You referenced Wake-board tow lines and what I am finding there is some type of monofilament line. Like spider web from Shelob in Lord of the Rings. I can only guess what that stuff costs per foot. The only 16 strand Dyneema line I can find is for fishing and like 1 mm or something, too small for a lashing line of any kind. Like trying to use my Dyneema kite lines for tarp tie-downs. It's got to be big enough to work with your hands. Thanks for any help you can give.
Brian Bassett you can search for awl on amazon.
The white stuff can be found on aliexpress if you search for uhmwpe cord.
Thanks. Everything on Amazon is a standard leather awl with about 6" in front of the handle. The one you are using seems short and tapers to 1/2" fast. What diameter is the Uhmwpe?
Brian Bassett this is the awl Malayas® DIY Piercing Leather www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01DZVLTZU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_rMFDBb5CTV00H
I dont remember the cord it was a while ago you have to study the breaking strains to choose the one you need.
Where do you purchase your Amsteel?
I import from dutchwear gear usa but you can also get it from ddhamocks uk
@@TacBlades thanks much, I really appreciate the video. I want to make some slightly longer loops to use for Prussics, not for climbing but for general rigging.
You did not use a locked brummel when you made yours
@@rebeccasilveous8898 note the locking of the brummel does not add any strength at all its the surface area of the friction within the constrictor that is all the strength.
@TacBlades let's say one of your lines get hooked to where it goes into the berry and it starts pulling out. Now tell me how that would happened with a locked brummel even if one of the lines got accidentally pulled out from where it's buried, it would still stay together is what I'm saying.
Being buried into the line itself with a constricted berry, in my opinion does not give it added strength.
And we're all entitled to our opinions.
You're making it act like a Chinese finger trap, which in my opinion is not too safe of continuous loop.
how much shorter can I make this?
Frankie Vanilla not sure you would have to experiment, the long bury is minimum size so that kind of sets your limit.
Tac Blades ahh i see, so up to the point where the two buries nearly touch?
Frankie Vanilla yes
Is someone watching Twin Peaks in the background, or is someone actually calling for “Laura”? Love the videos, BTW!
Hi can you tell me where I can reasonably source Amsteel please 😀
Dogsdoodas which country are you in
this isn't a locked brummel
Quite right, it isn't locked. If you make a loop like this it is _essential_ to stitch through the buries. Otherwise it will come undone at some point.
The brummel does nothing its the friction of the buries that does the work as specified. Its more than safe and been using the same ones for over 4 years now and they are like new no change at all. The burries are specified in the samson data sheets. No stitching is needed.
@@paulgush nothing jumps up and down on my hammock, it just works i would have seen some creep after all these years if it didn't. You have to put application into context. I remove any comments that include links.
@@TacBlades Samson also specifies the need for lock stitching, because it stops the buries from shaking loose. An intermittent load like a kid jumping up and down on a hammock or a flogging sail can shake this type of splice loose. It has happened to me
@@paulgush my context is only for hammock use, and for wild campers. It would make sense for other uses perhaps if you have a constantly varying load.
Umiak.