APS: Splicing Tools & Supplies

Panther Portable Rope Cutter

Panther Portable Rope Cutter

This hot knife is makes clean cuts in all types of synthetic ropes, lines, and strapping. Operates on 120V AC power via convenient 4’ cord. Weighing in at 1.5 lbs and measuring 6”x6”x2” - this portable knife will prove handy.

Replacement Blade Available

MT757060 Panther Rope Cutter w/ Blade Price: $52.49 MT757061 Replacement Blade for Rope Cutter Price: $19.95

Pro Splicing Kit by APS

APS Pro Splicing Kit

This complete kit comes straight form the workbench of our expert riggers who do it every day. This isn't your Johnny Daysailor kit, these are real tools that you will have forever.

With all of the tools necessary to make 12-strand eyes, high tech eye splices, double braid eye splices and wire to rope splices.

Kits Include:
- Felco Shears
- Needles
- Whipping Twine
- Marlow Tape
- Splicing needle
- Set of Selma Tubular Fids
- Economy Palm - Right Hand
- Wichard Splicing Spike
- Harken Carrying Bag

RIGKIT APS Pro Splicing Kit Price: $203.59

Samson Instructional Splicing DVDs

You can watch the Samson Master Splicers at work while following along and creating the same splices. Samson's Splicing DVD's focuses on how to create the most popular splices. The videos take you through the step by step process behind splicing while also providing drawn diagrams, visual demonstrations and calculated dimensions. Some Splices covered in the videos include:

Three-Strand Splice
Six-Strand Splice
Eight-Strand Splice
Eight x Three-Strand Splice
Twelve-Strand Splice
Sixteen-Strand Splice
Round Plait
Eye Splices
Class 1 Double Braid
Class 2 Double Braid
Lock Stitch & Whipping Procedures, Class 1

These videos are available in a two-DVD set.

Product Review:
This product has been reviewed on APS' Blog, The Stern Scoop; take a look for more information.

SM9960090 Samson Splicing DVD Set Price: $40.50

Needles by Bainbridge

An assortment of five straight and two curved needles for use with a variety of materials.

BBC007 Package of Assorted Needles (7) Price: $3.14

Sailmakers Palms

Indispensible for sewing through sailcloth or thick lines. The professional palm is made of heavier materials. Specify right or left hand.

BBC024	Economy Palm - Right Hand	Price: $14.40		BBC025	Economy Palm - Left Hand	Price: $14.40
BBC036	Palm - Pro - Right Hand	Price: $45.46		BBC037	Palm - Pro - Left Hand	Price: $49.82

Splicing Spike

This Wichard stainless steel spike is easy to grip and makes pulling cores out of line a breeze. Our riggers love this tool.

WC10304 Shackler Spike Tool Price: $27.97

Swedish Fids

Tubular fids make burying line much easier. Thin stainless walled with an internal line snare. No pusher needed.

SEL002	Selma Fids - Set of 5	Price: $71.52	SEL003	3/16, 4mm Selma Fid	Price: $9.38
SEL004	1/4, 5.5mm Selma Fid	Price: $10.48	SEL005	5/16, 7.5mm Selma Fid	Price: $11.58
SEL006	3/8 - 7/16, 10mm Selma Fid	Price: $19.38	SEL007	1/2 - 9/16, 13mm Selma Fid	Price: $26.68

Splicing Fids

Splicing Fids Traditional style. Stainless beak with molded, plastic handle.

BBC540 Small Stainless Fid Price: $7.94 BBC541 Large Stainlesss Fid Price: $10.66

Samson Splicing Manual

Samson Splicing Manual
158 Pages

This manual includes a complete set of splicing and repair instructions for most of the ropes Samson carries and most 3-strand, 6-strand, 8-strand, 12-strand, 16-strand, Round Plait rope and Double Braid rope.

Descriptive instructions and detailed illustrations provide the end user with clear steps for easily splicing your rope while in the field.

SM996006 Book: Splicing Manual Price: $22.79

Splicing Needles

Our rigging department use these constantly. The larger needle is 21-1/2" long and for use on lines from 3/8" and above. The smaller needle is 12" long and can be used on lines to 3/8" and is ideal for the final tapering of the cover into the larger lines. Stainless steel construction.

MRFAB000 Splicing Needle - Small Price: $18.71 MRFAB001 Splicing Needle- Large Price: $24.24

Splicing Fids and Pushers

Traditional splicing tools. Match the size of the line that you are splicing with the fid.

SM901080	1/4 Aluminum Fid	Price: $6.39	SM901100	5/16 Aluminum Fid	Price: $6.59
SM901120	3/8 Aluminum Fid	Price: $7.09	SM901140	7/16 Aluminum Fid	Price: $8.10
SM901160	1/2 Aluminum Fid	Price: $9.11	SM913000	Small Pusher	Price: $7.09
SM999007	Splicing Kit Complete	Price: $50.63

Shrink Whip

Line whipping does away with messy vinyl dips, twine and tape whipping. Position on line and heat all around with flame or heat gun. Five colors and three sizes. Sold 12 per package. Please specify your color choice: red, blue, yellow, white or black.

ASCSW1	Shrink Whip 1/4 - 5/16	Price: $4.62		ASCSW2	Shrink Whip 3/8 - 7/16	Price: $5.40
ASCSW3	Shrink Whip 1/2 - 5/8	Price: $6.12

Whipping Twine

Waxed polyester twine on spools, perfect for whipping ends and seizing splices. Size 4 twine covers most applications. Use size 2 for smaller line, and size 8 in heavy-duty applications.

Part Number	Size	Size	Color
MRWT2W	#2	2-Thin	White
MRWT4W	#4	4-Standard	White
MRWT4R	#4	4-Standard	Red
MRWT4B	#4	4-Standard	Blue
MRWT4G	#4	4-Standard	Green
MRWT8W	#8	8-Thick	White
MRWT16W	#16	16-Very Thick	White

APS Video Check out our video for a more in depth look at one of the many ways whipping twine can be used.
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MRWT16W	Whipping Twine #16 White, 40'	Price: $6.58	MRWT2W	Whipping Twine #2 White, 302'	Price: $6.58
MRWT4B	Whipping Twine #4 Blue, 134'	Price: $7.64	MRWT4BK	Whipping Twine #4 Black, 134'	Price: $7.64
MRWT4G	Whipping Twine #4 Green, 134'	Price: $7.64	MRWT4GD	Whipping Twine #4 Gold, 134'	Price: $7.64
MRWT4R	Whipping Twine #4 Red, 134'	Price: $7.64	MRWT4W	Whipping Twine #4 White, 134'	Price: $6.58
MRWT8W	Whipping Twine #8 White, 76'	Price: $6.58

Doughnuts

Shackle guards for spinnaker lines are often called doughnuts. While these doughnuts have many uses, they are primarily used to protect shackles installed on your spinnaker lines preventing the shackle from jamming into pole end fittings. They can also be used as sail protectors on rails and lifelines, on crosstree spreaders or as trapeze handles.

Available in several sizes in Red, Green or White.

APS Part No.	Color	Manufacturer	Outside Diameter	Inside Diameter
RFPNP197_ (Small)	Red & Green	Ronstan	1-9/16"	3/8"
RFPNP198_ (Medium)	Red & Green	Ronstan	2-3/8"	7/16"
RFPNP199_ (Large)	Red & Green	Ronstan	2-3/4"	5/8"
SC4550_	Red & Green	Schaefer	3'	1/2"
FP30000_	White, Red, Green	Forespar	2-1/4"	3/8"
R4304_ (Small)	Red & Green	RWO	1-9/16"	1/4
R4306_ (Large)	Red & Green	RWO	3-3/8"	7/16"

FP300006	Shackle Guard, 2-1/4" OD x 3/8" ID - WHITE	Price: $7.23	FP300007	Shackle Guard 2-1/4" OD x 1/2" ID - WHITE	Price: $7.48
FP300008	Shackle Guard 3" OD x 1/2" ID - WHITE	Price: $7.61	FP300009	Shackle Guard 3" OD x 5/8" ID - WHITE	Price: $7.99
FP300010	Shackle Guard 3" OD x 3/4" ID - WHITE	Price: $8.20	FP300085	Shackle Guard 2-1/4" OD x 3/8" ID - RED	Price: $8.71
FP300086	Shackle Guard 2-1/4" x 1/2" ID - RED	Price: $8.88	FP300087	Shackle Guard 3" OD x 1/2" ID - RED	Price: $9.14
FP300088	Shackle Guard 3" OD x 5/8" ID - RED	Price: $9.52	FP300089	Shackle Guard 3" OD x 3/4" ID - RED	Price: $9.69
FP300090	Shackle Guard 2-1/4" OD x 3/8" ID - GREEN	Price: $8.71	FP300091	Shackle Guard 2-1/4" x 1/2" ID - GREEN	Price: $8.88
FP300092	Shackle Guard 3" OD x 1/2" ID - GREEN	Price: $9.14	FP300093	Shackle Guard 3" OD x 5/8" ID - GREEN	Price: $9.44
FP300094	Shackle Guard 3" OD x 3/4" ID - GREEN	Price: $9.69	R4304G	Doughnut, Small - Green	Price: $12.86
R4304R	Doughnut, Small - Red	Price: $12.86	R4306G	Doughnut, Large - Green	Price: $12.86
R4306R	Doughnut, Large - Red	Price: $12.86	RFPNP197R	Shackle Guard, Small - Red	Price: $9.78
RFPNP198GRN	Shackle Guard, Medium - Green	Price: $12.45	RFPNP198R	Shackle Guard, Medium - Red	Price: $12.45
RFPNP199R	Shackle Guard, Large - Red	Price: $14.24	SC4550G	Shackle Guard, Green	Price: $6.04
SC4550R	Shackle Guard, Red	Price: $6.04

Colored Stopper Balls

Install these bright, colored plastic balls at the ends of control lines for an improved grip, or on halyards and other lines to protect the shackles. Also great for preventing lines from going too far into a mast sheave. These balls can be drilled out for larger line diameters. The bright colors aid in identifying lines and are available in black, white, red, green, blue, orange, pink, and yellow colors. Three sizes of balls to choose from.

Part #:	Ball Diameter	Hole Size
R1901 thru R1908	3/4 inch	5/32 inch
R1991 thru R1998	1-3/16 inch	1/4 inch
R1911 thru R1918	1-3/8 inch	5/16 inch

R1901	Sm Stopper Ball Black 5/32" ID	Price: $1.37	R1902	Sm Stopper Ball White 5/32" ID	Price: $1.37
R1903	Sm Stopper Ball Red 5/32" ID	Price: $1.37	R1904	Sm Stopper Ball Green 5/32" ID	Price: $1.37
R1905	Sm Stopper Ball Blue 5/32" ID	Price: $1.37	R1906	Sm Stopper Ball Orange 5/32" ID	Price: $1.37
R1907	Sm Stopper Ball Pink 5/32" ID	Price: $1.37	R1908	Sm Stopper Ball Yellow 5/32" ID	Price: $1.37
R1911	Lg Stopper Ball Black 5/16" ID	Price: $2.05	R1912	Lg Stopper Ball White 5/16" ID	Price: $2.05
R1913	Lg Stopper Ball Red 5/16" ID	Price: $2.05	R1914	Lg Stopper Ball Green 5/16" ID	Price: $2.05
R1915	Lg Stopper Ball Blue 5/16" ID	Price: $2.05	R1916	Lg Stopper Ball Orange 5/16" ID	Price: $2.05
R1917	Lg Stopper Ball Pink 5/16" ID	Price: $2.05	R1918	Lg Stopper Ball Yellow 5/16" ID	Price: $2.05
R1991	Med Stopper Ball Black 1/4" ID	Price: $1.37	R1992	Med Stopper Ball White 1/4" ID	Price: $1.37
R1993	Med Stopper Ball Red 1/4" ID	Price: $1.37	R1994	Med Stopper Ball Green 1/4" ID	Price: $1.37
R1995	Med Stopper Ball Blue 1/4" ID	Price: $1.37	R1996	Med Stopper Ball Orange 1/4" ID	Price: $1.37
R1997	Med Stopper Ball Pink 1/4" ID	Price: $1.37	R1998	Med Stopper Ball Yellow 1/4" ID	Price: $1.37

Big Boat Stopper Balls

These 1-3/4" wide balls have a 3/8" hole that can be drilled out to 7/8". Black, white, yellow, blue, red or green.

SS2546BK	Stopper Ball 1-3/4 Black 3/8" ID	Price: $2.84	SS2546BLU	Stopper Ball 1 3/4 Blue 3/8" ID	Price: $2.84
SS2546GRN	Stopper Ball 1 3/4 Green 3/8" ID	Price: $2.84	SS2546RD	Stopper Ball 1 3/4 Red 3/8" ID	Price: $2.84
SS2546WHT	Stopper Ball 1 3/4 White 3/8" ID	Price: $2.84	SS2546YEL	Stopper Ball 1 3/4 Yellow 3/8" ID	Price: $2.84