First splice, nobody nearby appreciates it

[ampersand]

Everyone in the household thinks it's silly how excited I've been about hammocking, so of course my first splice meant absolutely nothing to them. Still, I was pretty excited — probably too excited.

I spliced a Dutch hook onto a locked brommel in 1.75mm Zing-It, which I plan to use as a continuous ridgeline on my new tarp. I used a small splicing needle, then a loop turner tool for the bury. Both came from Dutch's website.

Here's the splice:

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And here's the full ridgeline (it's intentionally long):

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Thanks so much to the friendly folks on here who unknowingly led me through the process. Here were a couple of the most helpful links:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUwd6jNuzIE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xsKZCIKSJM
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...Locked-Brummel

I didn't expect how satisfying it'd be to have a new skill under my belt. Tonight after dinner I'm planning to start working on a pair of dogbone Amsteel extenders for my too-short tree straps!

[Squirrel bait]

Great job! I had the same issue here. I even got the nick name captain craftin. They just don't understand.

[Passinthru]

Very nicely done. And looks so much better than a knot.

[gmcttr]

You came to the right place...we understand. Nice work.

[SilvrSurfr]

Please don't talk about it to friends and family. You'll soon be a laughingstock!

I wish I could take my own advice.

[oldgringo]

They are children of a lesser God; ignore them.

[flyhang]

oh no
this is only the beginning

[Rat]

They are children of a lesser God; ignore them.

Hilarious! And true at the same time.

[MadUncleAndy]

Dude, well done! Understand completely about nobody getting it. My daughter calls this "the summer of Dad playin' with rope." <sigh>

[boulderv7]

Oh yeah.....I understand. A few of my friends have been impressed....very few.