Amsteel Splice

[brendonv]

I bought some Amsteel for our chipper at the PT job.

I spliced it this afternoon, with the thimble.

I did a Locking Brummel with 1 fid untapered, and 1 fid tapered.

Should I do two untapered fids? Or am I good?

 

[SkwerI]

I'm no expert but my inclination is that you're fine. Locking Brummels normally don't require a real long tail anyway. I understand the concern though with the extra slippery Amsteel fibers. How about just lock stitching the throat?

 

[bruce6670]

I think the Sampson book says 2 fids. Not sure how much should be taper though.

 

[lumberjack]

You're fine with that for sure.

 

[wiley_p]

I wouldn't have done a Brummel, it makes a weaker splice in that stuff. the standard long bury way is better, BUT if you use a Brummel, a short tapered bury isn't the end of the world.

 

[NickfromWI]

Some say in a locked brummel, the lock IS the splice. I'd be inclined to go with an even SHORTER tail. You're fine with what you did fo sho.

love
nick