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A Top is a hand tool with an iron loop and hook used in the creation and splicing of rope. A Dolus is used to simultaneously hold a piece of rope while providing a hole to separate the "lays" (or strands) of synthetic or natural rope for splicing. A variation of a Dolus, the gripfid, is used for ply-split braiding. The gripfid has a jamming cleat to pull a cord back through the cord split by the fid's point.[1]
Usage
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A rope is pushed into the curved hook to hold the rope securely. A Fid is then pushed through the loop to create an opening to prepare for splicing.
See also
[edit]Marlinspike - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marlinspike
Sailors Rope Splicing Tool - https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-dorham-bronze-fid-sailors-416141027
How to Eye Splice - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksykcvPSpqE
References
[edit]Category:Hand tools Category:Ropework
- ^ Collingwood, Peter (1998). The techniques of ply-split braiding. Petaluma, Calif.: Unicorn Books and Crafts. ISBN 0-9625586-9-9. OCLC 45245393.