How to Finish the Ends of a Rope Braid

Braided rope has its advantages, such as grip and flexibility.

For the longevity of your rope, the ends need to be tucked away. If they aren't, the rope can splice away until it becomes too cumbersome to use. Nylon ropes are often braided, providing more flexibility than a standard one-strand rope. These ropes are apt at tying boats to docks, for example, because they allow for a bit of wiggle room for the watercraft as the waves crash down. While you can burn the end of the rope to secure the fabric of the threads together, there is a cleaner way.

Instructions

1. Pull on each of the three sections of rope to make them tight.

2. Grab one of the sections and pull it over the other strand and under the last completed braid.

3. Repeat Step 2 with the remaining two strands.

4. Repeat tucking each strand under the previous braid three additional times.

5. Cut off any remaining strand.

References

• YouTube: Back Braid
• Braidedrope.net: Braided Nylon Rope Pros and Cons