Attach two ropes together

[MarcanOlsson]

Hi everyone

I was planning to build a couple of swings but I'm stuck with the terminology as I don't know what certain things are called.

I'm looking for a way to attach two ropes in a child-friendly manner like in the picture, I know similar ones exist in metal but I don't want the little ones to hurt themselves.

Grateful for any help.

 

[Daniel 109]

If it is the joint at the bottom, then you should rather do a splicing.

 

[useless]

https://sv.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Splits

 

[MarcanOlsson]

If it's the seam at the bottom, then it's more of a splicing you should do.

It's those black plastic pieces or something similar I'm after. I've looked into splicing but can't imagine that's the only thing needed.

 

[Daniel 109]

Sure. That is definitely enough.
If something breaks, it's not the splicing.

 

[MarcanOlsson]

Then just tape around it? I'm thinking that kids like to mess with everything, so they don't get the idea to pick at the splicing

 

[GoC]

The man splices the cable for gondola lifts, and the splice holds.
Knowing how to splice rope is a good skill, and it was done as early as at the age of 12. It's significantly stronger than all sorts of things you clamp around ropes/cables.
And there's no way a kid can manage to take apart a splice.

 

[Daniel 109]

Then just tape around it? I'm thinking that kids like to fiddle with everything, so they don't get the idea to undo the splice

No, no tape or anything like that. It's not needed.

 

[jac]

Here you even have a complete description:
https://svenska.yle.fi/artikel/2005/10/30/gront-gunga

 

[MarcanOlsson]

Ok, thanks for all the help. Now it's just about finding the right type of rope and practicing a few times to get the splits in.

 

[GoC]

You should have a regular "twisted" rope.
Buy a regular twisted anchor line that is UV resistant. An example.
https://www.bauhaus.se/ankarlina-me...MIkPGXzZ-M6gIVA6QYCh0wrQxFEAQYBCABEgLlSPD_BwE

 

[Daniel 109]

I have Biltema's cheap blue line for our swing. Not the most beautiful. But it works.

 

[faf]

Can attest to the strength in splicing, the rope breaks first..

 

[GoC]

I have Biltema's cheap blue rope for our swing. Not the prettiest. But it works.

Yes, until the sun's UV rays destroy the rope and the children get plastic bits in their hands. Anchor rope is much better, soft and nice polyester to hold for children's hands for many years, likely even for the grandchildren in the future.

 

[Daniel 109]

Yep, I can agree with that. My version is truly a low-budget solution.