A New Spice
Hello,
This has been a challenge for us, too, but I believe I have come up with a solution. It will be published in Book 6 of our Working Rope series, but even though I'm now actively working at writing, that will be a while. So for the moment, perhaps you can interpret the following:
Use double-length tails, for both core ends. For us that's 144diam of the core.
Taper the tails such that half the yarns are gone at the 72diam point. Make a fair, regular taper.
Tuck one end into the other at the midpoint, and bury it to its own midpoint.
Repeat with the other end.
Since both ends are at half size where they marry, and since the tapers are complimentary, there should be no significant increase in diameter throughout the splice. This is analogous to Ashley's Long Short Splice, so you might want to take a look at that, to be clear on the concept.
Stitch generously, for low-load security.
If you wish, you can even throw in a locking Brummel, by my grommet method.
You will need to work out how much to shorten the covers, but there should be little or no takeup to worry about. If unsure, just leave the covers plenty long, and shorten them to suit after the cores are tucked.
Fair leads,
Brion Toss
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