lock-in-the-Loop.jpg     Lock in the loop, the long part tucks first, then the splicing part tucks

pulling-the-bury-through.jpg     Insert tool into the rope and pull tail through core.

taper-the-end-with-the-hotknife.jpg     Taper, to avoid a hard spot at end of splice, cut to a long fine point or cut out strands from half way along the bury.

pull-the-standing-part-over-the-bury.jpg     Ease the tapered part into the rope core by pulling the cover over.