It is the simplest possible braid and the version usually used to braid hair.
Braiding rope 3 strand.
Once you know how to do it it takes practice to develop proficiency with this or any other type of braiding.
Best known today as a braid or plait ashley abok 2965 p 489 describes this as the three strand flat english ordinary or common sinnet and as the braid seen in schoolgirl pigtails.
Ensure that each strand is fused at the end either by melting the end of a synthetic rope or by tying or taping a natural rope.
Pull on the ends of the rope to tighten the braid.
The extra strand over a three strand brand should make the rope thicker and stronger.
As long as you pull on all 3 the braid should tighten sufficiently.
Easy step by step instructions for splicing a loop in the end of a three strand rope in this knot tying video tutorial.
A 3 strand rope is braided the same way hair is braided.
How to do it yourself tutorial on braiding or splicing three strand rope demonstrating short splice back splice eye splice.
The following figures and graphs directly compare the minimum tensile strengths as per canadian government specifications between 3 strand twisted ropes and double braided ropes with matching diameters and roughly the same amount of material.
A four strand braid is a good choice for a high friction use such as in winches and pulleys.
Double braid versus 3 strand rope.
You don t have to worry about applying an equal amount of pressure.
Pull them as tightly as possible so the braid can t unravel.
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It sounds simple but if you have never done it before it helps to have someone describe the procedure or even show it to you.