Webbing vs. Whoopie Sling

[sulman]

I'm thinking more in terms of getting the frayed end through the eye of the darning needle.

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...hlight=whoopie

I only cut out 2 strands with the 8-strand 7/64. This all is REALLY EASIER than you may think.

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[TiredFeet]

Thanks. I tried my box cutter ( same as utility knife?), it didn't work. But, the blade wasn't new, so I'll get a new one.

How do y'all deal with frayed ends on Amsteel? Melt with a lighter, or will it need to high of a temp?

Bury the end - same as a fixed eye except the eye is pulled closed. Don't need as much bury as for a fixed eye.

Makes for a finished end with no loose strands.

[TiredFeet]

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[Barefoot Child]

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[opie]

I'm thinking more in terms of getting the frayed end through the eye of the darning needle.

I use a knitting needle, and tape the rope to the end. Its time consuming, but it works right now, and keeps the cost down.

[TeeDee]

I'd imagine the Whoopies will become the suspension of choice eventually ,though it's interesting to see webbing holding it's own.

Yes but webbing and rings or buckles has been used a lot longer.

Hmm 2 years?

Seems longer.

Things here are really, really, really changing fast.

[sulman]

I use a knitting needle, and tape the rope to the end. Its time consuming, but it works right now, and keeps the cost down.

No needle to thread.

I use a piece of stiff yet flexible wire doubled up into about a foot-long narrow loop. I PUSH it through the FAR end of the bury, toward the intended eye. When it emerges, I put the tapered Amsteel into the loop of wire and PULL it back through the bury. It cinches the Amsteel and passes through VERY easily.

I used to make whoopies and other splices on a regular basis aboard ship, and even though I had all the tools, I found the wire method by far the easiest. YMMV

[Frawg]

I'm thinking more in terms of getting the frayed end through the eye of the darning needle.

I mash the end flat between thumb and forefinger, and push the frayed part through the elongated yarn needle eye. Then pull it through far enough that it doubles back when I push it through the bury. To make the doubled back portion less bulky I remove half of the strands beforehand, which I need to do anyway for a taper in the back or eye splice that goes on the end.

[warbonnetguy]

No needle to thread.

I use a piece of stiff yet flexible wire doubled up into about a foot-long narrow loop. I PUSH it through the FAR end of the bury, toward the intended eye. When it emerges, I put the tapered Amsteel into the loop of wire and PULL it back through the bury. It cinches the Amsteel and passes through VERY easily.

I used to make whoopies and other splices on a regular basis aboard ship, and even though I had all the tools, I found the wire method by far the easiest. YMMV

that sounds like the ticket. was it you that mentioned using a wire to me the other day? i wouldn't have thought of doing it that way.