In this video I'll show you how to fix a broken synthetic winch rope with a pen, its a simple process that once you know how to do, will only take about 5 minutes for the whole repair. Plus its one of those awesome tricks that one day you will be able to impress your friends with out on the trail! Olight Black Friday sale!!! Up to 45% off site wide!!! Click here: olight.idevaffiliate.com/idev... Factor 55 Fid: amzn.to/33kFRfI Ink Pen: amzn.to/3fxQP6c
You can splice end to end if you un lace a foot or so of the strands and weave them back together. Rope is so much better. So much more you can do. And it’ll never stab you
you should also show how to mend both pieces back together, just in case the failure happens way down the line. Just as easy as what you just posted. Great vid though, truly love your work Matt.
Thank you for this video. Last night we were trying to recover a Jeep with broken hub lockouts from Trail 39 in Windrock and ended up snapping the winch rope twice. Because of this video we were able to splice it back together and get off the trail.
You should stagger where you cut the strands to get a properly tapered bury. Cutting it blunt like you did creates a sharp transition resulting in a weaker splice.... plenty of line manufacturers have guides for proper single braid splicing.
thank you! this great info for those of us doing this in the garage with time to spare. im just removing all of the metal bits off of the end of my winch line and creating a soft loop at the end of my rope and using soft shackles for everything
if you haven't bought the winch line yet check out bleepnjeeps freedom winch line version 3.0 (i know this is an old comment, but his prices have come down and it looks like a great deal for anyone that is already buying winch line)
Boat tie lines and ski ropes have been done like this forever.... Anyone that sails would know!! I was fascinated when they came out using the same rope used for boats for winches. Same used for soft shackles, already making my own. Guess I should do a video on making soft shackles!!!
My rope looks a lot different than that. It has a very tight cover on it. My whole rope is like that red section. Very glad to see more people using synthetic rope.
Nothing new I learned that from my Dad , I just wish I had learned all the knots he had learned when he was in the Navy I seen him put many eyes Nylon rope , he braded it into the robe . Thanks for showing us that way .
1) Not tapering the buried end reduces your overall strength more than you might think (watch HowNotToHighline's Amsteel break test videos). 2) The factory splice that came on your winch line looks like a locked brummel. A locked brummel splice is almost as easy to do and is much more secure than the splice shown in this video. Thanks for all the great vids.
Standing waiting over 5 minutes to see what the title says is the subject of the video. Is there some yt rule that says we should go ahead and skip to the middle of any video to find what we're needing? Sorry but SO much useless crap I just dont have time for.
Hello, I’m wanting to remove my thimble from my 3/8ths Warn Spydura line. Should I use this procedure??? I’m seeing some say to do a taper on the buried portion?! Thanks.
I do this using 7K winch line for my climbing sticks. I do it a bit different, where you went thru twice in the main rope, I only go once, then create a hole in the tag line instead large enough to pull the loop thru then snake the tag line inside the main line, finishing it like you do. Pulling the loop like I do physically twists the rope. No idea if better or worse, just a different.
Great video Matt ! How wrong is it of me to cut someone’s winch rope next time we are out wheeling just so I can show them how cool I am that I can fix it! ❤️🐞
Milwaukee makes a GREAT pair of scissors that I keep in my shop for cutting "difficult" things. They are beefy, and cut super well. I got mine at Home Depot. Here is a link. www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-Jobsite-Offset-Scissors-48-22-4040/205218098
Do I actually need a metal thimble in my winch line- I plan on dumping the fixed hook and go with an open eye and then use a soft shackle- is that sound reasonable? Great videos BTW. Vic in Utah
Awesome video Matt. First, yes on a steel line. Second, say your rope snaps n there's 15 or 20 feet of line or more still on the hook. How effective would that be at connecting the line back to itself? So you don't lose that 20 feet of line
Great point! Heres a good video on that... it takes alot more time and effort however! th-cam.com/video/rIxdFn5A9ho/w-d-xo.html. I would be more inclined to do my method on both ends and just connect the two back together. At least until you got off the trail and then splice them after you get home. Also, with the way I show, you can easily undo it when you get home.
@@bleepinjeep yeah I meant using your method to connect both ends back to each other at least temporarily. My biggest concern is how will it affect winding it back on the winch n could it even be a somewhat permanent fix. But I'll definitely check out the video link too
Sure, I would like to see a repairs on a steel cable. This video is very helpful and it gives another reason to get a synthetic rope. In the fishing community, we have special scissors for cutting braced fishing line that would work great for cutting the synthetic rope.
Hey Matt happy holidays 🤘.. just wanted to add a fun fact u can use few feet of old fire hose or fire type hose to sleeve the rope around wench rope 🤠👍
@@bleepinjeep they make these new fancy ones that are wireless! You should check them out pretty high tech.. 😂. Thanks for the reply your awesome Matt been watching since the zombie jeep.
Have you learned how to splice two synthetic winch lines together? Knowing how to splice the two-pieces together is more useful when a synthetic winch line breaks. The best part is that the winch line only becomes about 4-feet shorter.
there are vids where you undo the windings. then coil together to make a loop with a tail. pretty simple and strong. I could be wrong but I think its a molly loop
When a synthetic winch line breaks it DOES NOT let me say this again DOES NOT just fall to the ground. There is a group from Australia who did a video on this.
@@bleepinjeep I'm not saying that all break like this but I have seen this where it was a new line and it failed. Most times the ropes fail is they either are rubbed and they slowly come apart and they do lay down but this is where they don't and things I have seen.
@@bleepinjeep haaaa yer 😜 but the good news is I still got a rope 💪😃👍 so now I only need to replace the jeep so things aren’t so bad after all 😄 yahoo .......and my wife says I’m not lucky.......well I’ve proved her wrong this time 😌 I can’t wait to see her face...
I much like my rock, and ill stay undoor my rock... For my needs cable is better, if i used it a lot, rope would be nice, rope is much safer, but it does not last as long or hold up to the abuse i give it. Cable does not care about the sun, mud/grit, oil or grease, rope does.
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In this video I'll show you how to fix a broken synthetic winch rope with a pen, its a simple process that once you know how to do, will only take about 5 minutes for the whole repair. Plus its one of those awesome tricks that one day you will be able to impress your friends with out on the trail!
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Hey how can u splice the rope if it broke in the center good video
You can splice end to end if you un lace a foot or so of the strands and weave them back together. Rope is so much better. So much more you can do. And it’ll never stab you
Maybe a tip for another video!
Being only familiar with cable on a winch... are most synthetic ropes made similar?
@@bleepinjeep that would be awesome
Once you've fixed something with a pen, you are officially MacGyver.
I loved that show as a kid!
Incorrect. The obligatory stick of gum and paper clip are absent.
you should also show how to mend both pieces back together, just in case the failure happens way down the line. Just as easy as what you just posted. Great vid though, truly love your work Matt.
Thanks! Maybe in another video I'll try that!
He just performed a miracle give him a break
Thank you for this video. Last night we were trying to recover a Jeep with broken hub lockouts from Trail 39 in Windrock and ended up snapping the winch rope twice. Because of this video we were able to splice it back together and get off the trail.
You should stagger where you cut the strands to get a properly tapered bury. Cutting it blunt like you did creates a sharp transition resulting in a weaker splice.... plenty of line manufacturers have guides for proper single braid splicing.
aint nobody got time for that on a trailside repair.
thank you!
this great info for those of us doing this in the garage with time to spare.
im just removing all of the metal bits off of the end of my winch line and creating a soft loop at the end of my rope and using soft shackles for everything
@@bleepinjeep no time for another 60 seconds in order to make it stronger?
Very very good tutorial. Yankum rope has a similar video but is such confusing. You are very good at explaining that I learned it now. Great .
Man, great info. I may just have to upgrade to a synthetic rope. I definitely would like to see the steel cable repair too, though
if you haven't bought the winch line yet check out bleepnjeeps freedom winch line version 3.0
(i know this is an old comment, but his prices have come down and it looks like a great deal for anyone that is already buying winch line)
Man I'm glad I found this video. Snapped the rope on my ATV this morning plowing snow. Was thinking I'd have to replace the rope. Just saved me $100.
Nice!!! Easier than I thought it’d be.
Thanks man!!!
Saved me a couple bucks here!
Thank you!
Just fixed the rope on my ultra4 using this video. Thanks!
Excellent, glad it helped!
Thats awesome info! Would love to see a video on steel winch line repair!
This is awesome. I am definitely using this technique. I would love to see how to fix a steel winch line.
Coming soon!
Oxy torch and brazing rod or a welder. Just melt it back together
@@legitdelirium3446 👎
Awesome thank you Matt
Well thank you Mr Roger's, I have that exact same pen!
Ill give it to you on this one. Definitely one of the best videos you've ever made.
Heck ya we wanna see this for a steel winch!!!
Very cool repair
Boat tie lines and ski ropes have been done like this forever.... Anyone that sails would know!! I was fascinated when they came out using the same rope used for boats for winches. Same used for soft shackles, already making my own. Guess I should do a video on making soft shackles!!!
Definitely a good tip to know. Thank you
I knew nothing about this stuff, I do now, thanks! 😁
Wondered how it was done very nice 👍🏼
Always good to have the repair info so yeah do steel too
Very helpful info! Thanks!
Great sound on this video
That was awesome. Thank you
That was outstanding! Most people would have said f*** it. I'll just buy another. You just saved folks a bunch of money. Thanks as always!
always good to save people money!! then they have more for bleepinjeep shirts;)
Thanks helped out ALOT!!!!
Awesome!! Thanks for sharing Matt!!
Same way we used to repair our ski ropes.
Yep nothing new, been doing this for 30 years!!!!
have seen some others and they tapered the end and yes would like to see you do a steel one
My rope looks a lot different than that. It has a very tight cover on it. My whole rope is like that red section. Very glad to see more people using synthetic rope.
Would definitely like to see that repair on a steel winch line. Thanks Matt!
good vid - thanks dude!!
Another nice thing about old rope that needs to be retired is that it probably has good sections that can be used to make soft shackles.
Terrific video Matt. Thank you for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Nothing new I learned that from my Dad , I just wish I had learned all the knots he had learned when he was in the Navy I seen him put many eyes Nylon rope , he braded it into the robe . Thanks for showing us that way .
1) Not tapering the buried end reduces your overall strength more than you might think (watch HowNotToHighline's Amsteel break test videos).
2) The factory splice that came on your winch line looks like a locked brummel. A locked brummel splice is almost as easy to do and is much more secure than the splice shown in this video.
Thanks for all the great vids.
Standing waiting over 5 minutes to see what the title says is the subject of the video. Is there some yt rule that says we should go ahead and skip to the middle of any video to find what we're needing? Sorry but SO much useless crap I just dont have time for.
Nice job Matt...👍👍
Great info, Matt! Thanks!
Cool, thanks!
definitely steel line repair too!
Nice
Would love to see a video on the repair of a steel line!
That’s an awesome hack!
Can you splice the two lines together?
Hello, I’m wanting to remove my thimble from my 3/8ths Warn Spydura line. Should I use this procedure??? I’m seeing some say to do a taper on the buried portion?!
Thanks.
Saludos Desde México 👍
yes do a steel line would be good i have been trying to learn maybe you can teach me
Pretty darn awesome!
That was awesome!
That was fantastic!!!
thanks!
I do this using 7K winch line for my climbing sticks. I do it a bit different, where you went thru twice in the main rope, I only go once, then create a hole in the tag line instead large enough to pull the loop thru then snake the tag line inside the main line, finishing it like you do. Pulling the loop like I do physically twists the rope. No idea if better or worse, just a different.
Hmmm, can't picture that but sounds interesting
How would you splice 2 end together if your winch rope snapped closer to the drum and don't want to end up with 10ft winch line.
Do I actually need to use the thimble? Or can I just loop the rope directly to my hook like you did?
Great video Matt ! How wrong is it of me to cut someone’s winch rope next time we are out wheeling just so I can show them how cool I am that I can fix it! ❤️🐞
If you do that please record it for me 😆
@@bleepinjeep - Deal ! 🤣
Yes for the steel cable
GREAT VID. One question. Where did you get those scissors ? Brand maybe even ? Thanks.
Milwaukee makes a GREAT pair of scissors that I keep in my shop for cutting "difficult" things. They are beefy, and cut super well. I got mine at Home Depot. Here is a link.
www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-Jobsite-Offset-Scissors-48-22-4040/205218098
Do I actually need a metal thimble in my winch line- I plan on dumping the fixed hook and go with an open eye and then use a soft shackle- is that sound reasonable? Great videos BTW.
Vic in Utah
Awesome video Matt. First, yes on a steel line. Second, say your rope snaps n there's 15 or 20 feet of line or more still on the hook. How effective would that be at connecting the line back to itself? So you don't lose that 20 feet of line
Great point! Heres a good video on that... it takes alot more time and effort however! th-cam.com/video/rIxdFn5A9ho/w-d-xo.html. I would be more inclined to do my method on both ends and just connect the two back together. At least until you got off the trail and then splice them after you get home. Also, with the way I show, you can easily undo it when you get home.
@@bleepinjeep yeah I meant using your method to connect both ends back to each other at least temporarily. My biggest concern is how will it affect winding it back on the winch n could it even be a somewhat permanent fix. But I'll definitely check out the video link too
Sure, I would like to see a repairs on a steel cable. This video is very helpful and it gives another reason to get a synthetic rope.
In the fishing community, we have special scissors for cutting braced fishing line that would work great for cutting the synthetic rope.
That synthetic stuff is tough!
yes, a steel line would be awesome
Would you spend the money on a spydura or a Viking line or do the harbor freight lines work just as well?
I'm a whatever works kinda guy 👦
The Master Pull Classic line is a good balance of cost vs quality.
Nice I found a craigslist gem 💎 and want to rebuild it but the lines a lot more than I’d remembered.
I would like to see how to repair the steel winch line
Be cool to also show how to slice two pieces together (like if your rope brakes in middle or near winch)
“Shoves every bic pen in glovebox”
a little off topic, but any updates on the Scorpion??
its waiting till I finish the FC!
Pretty snazzy fix
BRO! this would have saved my ass a week ago
What’s up with the scorpion?
Seems so much easier than shaking hands w danger just to hook up a simple winch hook.
Does anyone know how to do this with 3/16 rope ? Would the process be the same or can you not do it with thin rope
It's the same with synthetic winch line, probably not gonna work with rope though
Appreciate the response and clarification !
Hey Matt happy holidays 🤘.. just wanted to add a fun fact u can use few feet of old fire hose or fire type hose to sleeve the rope around wench rope 🤠👍
Thanks I needed that info about a week ago 🤦🤣🤣🤣
I think I'll just upgrade my steel cable with that rope u sell cant remember what its called got it bookmarked though
Broke mine on my commander plowing tried to fix it that but my rope is alot thinner couldn't get the pen out last step..
Awesome video but it hurts to watch you cut a new rope when I’m saving up for a rope to replace my cable. Great info, thanks!!!
$99 on Amazon 😁
@@bleepinjeep seriously, that’s cheep. Are they any good, what’s your opinion? I have an old Ramsey 6k winch on my XJ.
I am interested in a steel cable repair video
This is a similar process that is used for hollow braided fishing line.
I've owned a marlinspike since my Navy days. Waiting for something like this to happen...
uhmmm my friend you forgot to taper the end before burying it. It is considered important for strength to taper off the bury.
Hey Matt always a great video, your audio is terrible in this room 🔉😅, love your content
Yeah I know, I should have used a lav mic I guess... I just hate being tethered down🤓
@@bleepinjeep they make these new fancy ones that are wireless! You should check them out pretty high tech.. 😂. Thanks for the reply your awesome Matt been watching since the zombie jeep.
I have em, they suck!! Gotta turn off every wifi device in a mile radius otherwise the audio is Sketchy at best.
@@bleepinjeep ahh yah could always consider a lav mic with a recorder and sync the audio in post
Wow I'm here early
Have you learned how to splice two synthetic winch lines together? Knowing how to splice the two-pieces together is more useful when a synthetic winch line breaks. The best part is that the winch line only becomes about 4-feet shorter.
A pen used as a fig. You should design a rope for aircraft carrier catching planes
Working on Boats all my life, We do this ALL the time! If done properly it retains %90 of the Original rated strength!
Yes show us how to fix a steel cable
Man that was so simple,who would of known.........
Edit- i would like to know how to repair a steel line,why not :D
there are vids where you undo the windings. then coil together to make a loop with a tail. pretty simple and strong. I could be wrong but I think its a molly loop
sweet! I'll try and find some steel line to make that video with!
Dylan Aponte I fix my steel lines by buying synthetic rope 😂
Look up Molly Hogan knots
definitely steel.. thats what I have!
Steal line is Go! Lol
I taped up the end of my line with electrical tape and got the job done
When a synthetic winch line breaks it DOES NOT let me say this again DOES NOT just fall to the ground. There is a group from Australia who did a video on this.
leave a link then! Ive seen a few break in person and its nothing special.
@@bleepinjeep th-cam.com/video/97XqNX3yFTk/w-d-xo.html
@@bleepinjeep I'm not saying that all break like this but I have seen this where it was a new line and it failed. Most times the ropes fail is they either are rubbed and they slowly come apart and they do lay down but this is where they don't and things I have seen.
He actually put a link for the pen 🤣🤣
Well I said I would!!
@@bleepinjeep well done sir, a man of your word!
I followed you step by step and when I was finished I couldn’t find my jeep 🤷🏻♂️ where did I go wrong 🤦🏻♂️
you forgot to put the parking brake on when you exited the jeep!
@@bleepinjeep haaaa yer 😜 but the good news is I still got a rope 💪😃👍 so now I only need to replace the jeep so things aren’t so bad after all 😄 yahoo .......and my wife says I’m not lucky.......well I’ve proved her wrong this time 😌 I can’t wait to see her face...
@@metaldog7128 remember in the words of ‘Red Green’ ; “if the women don’t find you handsome they just at least find you handy”.
@@taco472 😂🤣
We not talking about how he put a link for a bic pen ? 😂
I didn't like your pen link , I only use Montblanc pens. The 400.00 Montblanc will do a so much better job . LOL !
Steel winch line, steel winch line, steel winch line...
I much like my rock, and ill stay undoor my rock...
For my needs cable is better, if i used it a lot, rope would be nice, rope is much safer, but it does not last as long or hold up to the abuse i give it. Cable does not care about the sun, mud/grit, oil or grease, rope does.
Its much lighter too, but yes, doesn't last as long!
Note to self carry Bic pen in truck.
You also don’t have to cut any line