Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Home and Garden: [header] How to splice rope [title] Separate your rope into three strands. [step] Most ropes are made up of many strands which are usually held together at the ends with a fastener or adhesive, like glue. You may need to cut the ends of your rope free to separate your rope into three strands.

Ending1: [substeps] Here is a general guide about where you should begin: about 2 inches (5.1 cm) of rope is used to form a knot around the end. Once created, the tail end can be crossed over other side, which will create a loop. Ending2: [substeps] Avoid making rope thicker than 24 strands. A poorly-secured rope can get injured if a weak strand cracks and breaks from the force. Ending3: This will make it easier to work on the rest of the rope. Work quickly, making small snips as you work each strand. Ending4: [substeps] If your rope is made up of more than three strands, try to distribute excess rope evenly among your three strands. Eye splices are useful for making a stable loop in a line of rope.

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