Splicing Synthetic Winch Lines

[tat2matt]

Have any of the Mudders out there made their own winch line? I find several sources for Amsteel Blue line and is seems like it's a cool set of skills to have. If yes what did you learn? Did you buy a set of Fids or just the one you needed? Cheers Matt

 

[titanpat57]

Check youtube...I suggest you practice, practice, practice (and stand back after the first one)

 

[spotcruiser]

Great information on the manufacturer's site. You can purchase fids from West Marine.

http://www.samsonrope.com/Pages/Product.aspx?ProductID=872

 

[Southeast Overland]

Check out Samson's website.

Only use good line - not cheap Chinese synthetic line. I repair a bunch of the cheap stuff.

Southeast Overland also has FIDs. I'll get those up in our web store tomorrow.

I suggest to just buy the tubular FIDs you need. One in 3/8" will do you just fine if you only need to splice 3/8".

 

[tat2matt]

Check out Samson's website.

Only use good line - not cheap Chinese synthetic line. I repair a bunch of the cheap stuff.

Southeast Overland also has FIDs. I'll get those up in our web store tomorrow.

I suggest to just buy the tubular FIDs you need. One in 3/8" will do you just fine if you only need to splice 3/8".

Thanks, I'm planning to use 5/16th amsteel blue. It's as much for knowing that I did it myself as to saving money. I'm going to make a leash for the dog first and see how it goes. Seems like there have been mariners for centuries doing basicly the same thing so I need to hone the skills. I'll post my successes or failures as they happen.

 

[Southeast Overland]

Thanks, I'm planning to use 5/16th amsteel blue. It's as much for knowing that I did it myself as to saving money. I'm going to make a leash for the dog first and see how it goes. Seems like there have been mariners for centuries doing basicly the same thing so I need to hone the skills. I'll post my successes or failures as they happen.

We have some 5/16, 3/8 and 7/16 FIDs in stock. Splicing is fun. Good idea to start with a leash to practice. I'd suggest also practicing on some scrap line too.

Give us a call at 864-280-4238 and ask for me, Steve. I can set you up with everything you need plus walk you through a few things.

We also have 5/16" dark green Amsteel Blue on sale at 20% off while our last spool lasts.

 

[lovetoski]

Google Kris Casey. He has all the video's you need to make your own winch rope from synthetic. You need a pen, a knife, and some patience. You need to know how to do this anyway to make field repairs.

 

[tat2matt]

Thanks, I'm going to get the line ordered from Southeast Overland this week and start playing with it.

 

[tcmault]

Once you do it you will be amazed at how easy it really is. You'll be asking yourself why you haven't done it already.

Thoughts of changing Hooks, Thimbles...etc no longer seem scary.

I will never buy a winch rope again. I will just buy bulk rope and make my own. I've already made tons of my own winch extensions and soft shackles.

Good luck and have fun.

 

[Southeast Overland]

Thanks, I'm going to get the line ordered from Southeast Overland this week and start playing with it.

We are redoing much of our web store. The FIDs aren't online yet but they are in stock and if you call or email we will take care of you.

Thanks!

 

[liljlandon]

Pretty easy. Practice in a controlled environment first. I did a field repair with just the smallest idea of what I was doing... It worked and I just use that same pen now for my everything I've repaired. I found some of Kris's videos and learned I did it correctly. Pretty simple process.

 

[LouisianaFJ]

We just started producing our own using Ultrex. as others have said patience is key, take your time but it is definitely something you can pickup and learn.

 

[Southeast Overland]

The best way to know if your splices are proper is to have them load tested. While splicing isn't rocket science having a line/splice broken in a controlled load testing environment will tell you the true strength of your line.