[Renoir]

Thanks, Brian...that's exactly what I was looking for. Now I have a good splice. Using 1/2"
or larger line makes the cover taping more difficult, I believe, than for small line.

I reviewed the DVD and noticed (that I failed to notice before) just how to keep tension on the core when doing the milking. That and how to keep the cover of the eye stretched, again by keeping tension on the core.

Those little helper ideas that I need to have knocked over my head to get my attention to such detail are just what make the whole process work instead of using brute force (along with my ignorance of which there is an abundant supply).

Thanks again,

"Small-stuff" Rick