Solid braided is a locked stitch construction witha smooth appearance and small vertical picks.Small size made on 9-carrier machines,inermdeiate sizes on 12-carrier machines,and large sizes on 18-carrier machin- es.This type of cord can be made without strands in the core and still retain its firmness and roundness.However,solid braid ropes are often made with strands in the core to achieve spcial characteristices.1/16"through 1/2"diameter.