Bloody Marlow D2 splice

[glynn]

I had just plucked up the courage to ask a question , when the first item on the forum almost answered it for me.
I am trying to splice 14mm braid on braid with my new wand, book and novice enthusiasm.My first three attempts look awful, with the cover not swallowing all the core and threads snagged everywhere.Is this more of a problem with Marlow rope , or do I just need lots of practice.
My real question was what to do with the eye. For handybillies, running backstays, etc should they be left soft or should I try and insert a stainless eye into the mess?
Glynn

[NickfromWI]

Practice will fix the problems you're describing. Be gentle the wand, get to know how it feels when it's sliding inside the rope and you'll soon be able to identify when it's snagged on something.

love
nick