Splicing Tools For Running Lines

[SINDASOX 256]

I hav'nt, but When out last week end I noticed a couple of stop nets that need sewing if it rains tomorrow I will do one and take some photos of how I do it.

 

TC

 

 

 

Ok, Thanks....I had a go at the splicing, but trying to get that needle through the 3mm braid is a Feckin nightmare.

 

 

SINDASOX

[Tiercel 6,986]

Well it persistently raining here so I stitched a line together.

 

If you have a hollow braid you can skip the first step. In the first picture the line has a core so the core needs to be removed first. Peel back the outer of the braid and cut the core out.

 

 

Next pull the outer back and offer up the two lines overlaping, this is where you start the sewing, leave about half an inch each side of the join I have found that an inch of join is quite sufficient.

 

 

Stich the lines together for about an inch then cut a taper in the line, the longer the taper the better and smother the finish will be. At this point I have found that if you can stretch the lines between two points an upturned stool legs would do it makes the job of making the taper easier as you can the use both hands.

 

 

Next wrap the cotton around the taper, when that is complete thread the needle through the line to lock it off. Next pass the needle back up the bindings to complete that end of the join.

 

 

Sew back up the join till you get to the other end then repeat the tapering of the join. Thread the needle back up the taper and the join is complete.

 

 

The finished join the net runs over this type of join without a problem, I have joins made like this that are over 20 years old and still going strong.

 

 

TC

Edited January 24, 2014 by tiercel

[SINDASOX 256]

Nice one, Thanks for putting that up.

 

 

SINDASOX

[smithie 2,443]

Did not see this post.. illkeep that in mind. I got your meshboards waiting

[FERRETBOY 680]

good thread guys, I never thought about stitching a line before. Just shows theres much to learn about this netting game.

[bobcullen79 1,495]

 

I hav'nt, but When out last week end I noticed a couple of stop nets that need sewing if it rains tomorrow I will do one and take some photos of how I do it.

 

TC

 

 

 

Ok, Thanks....I had a go at the splicing, but trying to get that needle through the 3mm braid is a Feckin nightmare.

 

 

SINDASOX

 

Give that snare wire bodkin a go in joonsy`s first post photo. I done 4, 3mm splice`s in a couple of minute. Works like a dream. Nice one Joonsy!!!

[Tiercel 6,986]

 

 

I hav'nt, but When out last week end I noticed a couple of stop nets that need sewing if it rains tomorrow I will do one and take some photos of how I do it.

 

TC

 

 

 

Ok, Thanks....I had a go at the splicing, but trying to get that needle through the 3mm braid is a Feckin nightmare.

 

 

SINDASOX

 

Give that snare wire bodkin a go in joonsy`s first post photo. I done 4, 3mm splice`s in a couple of minute. Works like a dream. Nice one Joonsy!!!

 

Can yougive us a photo of the splice please?

 

TC

[bobcullen79 1,495]

Same principal, different purpose. these were for a game carrier. A longnet line, you`d splice both ends into each other, this is just the one splice... Bad light (auto) These are 50mm x 5mm snap hooks and 3mm cord.

[bobcullen79 1,495]

Mine was 4 strands too, didnt really need it, as it did work that well. Been near to tears with some needles and cord. The best bit about it is you can make a big loop, put your cord through, tighten the wire, the fray the 10mm, goes through with ease... If anything, being 4 strands made it worse as the fibres got a little caught in the "eye" and caused a bit of unnecessary snagging, when trying to insert it.

[Tiercel 6,986]

Bob,

 

As I stated before an inherant problem with splices is, without a means of locking the splice they will come apart especially the polypropelene braid you have there. They usually part when gentle pressure, not enough to close the braid is applied. if you are going to splice your lines it will pay you to do as Joonsy does and add a few stitches to the splice.

 

That is one of the reasons I no longer use splices if you have to get a needle and thread out, you might as well sew them in the first place. A good compromise would be to sew the lines together and the just tuck the loose ends into the braid. Sort of belt and bracers type of job.

 

TC

[bobcullen79 1,495]

I know what you mean Tc. I pulled the tag end out though and melted a good bit of the end and squashed into itself, so its sorta glued. Time will tell though.