How to Reeve a Six-Part Block

Reeving is done in a setting where a pulley system is needed, such as in hauling fishing tackle on a commercial boat. Reeves utilize a line and blocks that the line is pulled through. While most reeving systems use two blocks, more complex applications use six. Although there are more blocks to feed in a six-part system, the reeving process is essentially the same.

Things You'll Need

  • Reeving blocks
  • Line
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Instructions

    • 1

      Lay down the blocks on a flat surface and arrange them in a straight vertical line. Have the becket ends pointing toward each other and the sheaves -- the slots in the blocks -- at right angles to each other.

    • 2

      Insert one end of the line through one sheave on the block that is at the bottom of the vertical line.

    • 3

      Weave the line through the same sheave on the next block up in the line. Continue until you've weaved the line through the same sheave on each of the blocks.

    • 4

      Weave the line through the sheave next to the one used in Steps 2 and 3. Begin at the top block and work your way down the line.

    • 5

      Continue weaving the line using the same pattern until there are no more sheaves.

    • 6

      Secure the line to the bottom block's becket with an eye splice knot.