First splice completed. I realised it follows the 80/20 rule. 80% of the complete splice happens in the first 20% of the time. Then you get the fiddly bits to do. I always use a long splice, as the rope ends up the same diameter, which is useful in a bellrope where it passes through narrow holes and needs to be supple enough to bend like an ordinary rope.
This rope was almost worn through where it passes through the hole in the wheel, effectively the point where all the pressure of pulling ends up on the rope. The rope has also worn thin below that point, where it passes through the ceiling and rope shoot, in essence it's been shaved down. So I'm going to flip the top end (ie above the fluffy sally) so the most worn bit swaps places with the unworn section. Which means another splice. Think I'll wait until after lunch and give my hands a break!
#bellringing