How to Make Rope Grommets
Follow the image above for each of the steps., Take the strand and lay one end across the other at the size of loop required and with the long end follow the grooves or "lay" of the strand until back to where you started (Fig., Continue twisting the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Follow the image above for each of the steps.
The original image is from a book running sequentially, hence the unusual numbering but it was thought easiest to stick with this numbering for clarity. -
Step 2: Take the strand and lay one end across the other at the size of loop required and with the long end follow the grooves or "lay" of the strand until back to where you started (Fig.
84), thus forming a two-stranded ring. , 85). , 86).
If care is taken and you remember to keep a strong twist on the strand while "laying up" the grommet, the finished ring will be as firm and smooth and endless as the original rope. , -
Step 3: Continue twisting the free end between the turns already made until the three-strand ring is complete (Fig.
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Step 4: Finish and secure the ends by making overhand knots
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Step 5: pass the ends underneath the nearest strands and trim ends off close (Fig.
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Step 6: Finished.
Detailed Guide
The original image is from a book running sequentially, hence the unusual numbering but it was thought easiest to stick with this numbering for clarity.
84), thus forming a two-stranded ring. , 85). , 86).
If care is taken and you remember to keep a strong twist on the strand while "laying up" the grommet, the finished ring will be as firm and smooth and endless as the original rope. ,
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