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How long is a "fid length"
And whose fid? Most splicing instructions say "measure x fid lengths" but
seldom state it in inches or rope diameters. There are several makes and different lengths of each but there are less fid sizes than there are rope sizes so how would you define a "fid length"? -- Glenn Ashmore I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com |
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How long is a "fid length"
Glenn Ashmore wrote:
And whose fid? Most splicing instructions say "measure x fid lengths" but seldom state it in inches or rope diameters. There are several makes and different lengths of each but there are less fid sizes than there are rope sizes so how would you define a "fid length"? When I splice NE Rope with instructions from NE Rope, I use a NE Rope fid to measure. IIRC, the instructions are often given in terms of rope diameters. |
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How long is a "fid length"
"Glenn Ashmore" wrote:
And whose fid? Most splicing instructions say "measure x fid lengths" but seldom state it in inches or rope diameters. There are several makes and different lengths of each but there are less fid sizes than there are rope sizes so how would you define a "fid length"? The length of a "fid length" varies according to the diameter of the line being spliced. If you have the proper sized fid for the line yo wish to spice, the fid itself is the fid length. |
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How long is a "fid length"
Rich wrote:
"Glenn Ashmore" wrote: And whose fid? Most splicing instructions say "measure x fid lengths" but seldom state it in inches or rope diameters. There are several makes and different lengths of each but there are less fid sizes than there are rope sizes so how would you define a "fid length"? The length of a "fid length" varies according to the diameter of the line being spliced. If you have the proper sized fid for the line yo wish to spice, the fid itself is the fid length. Bingo! Well put. |
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How long is a "fid length"
Glenn Ashmore wrote:
And whose fid? Most splicing instructions say "measure x fid lengths" but seldom state it in inches or rope diameters. There are several makes and different lengths of each but there are less fid sizes than there are rope sizes so how would you define a "fid length"? Interesting question. I can only guess but I think a fid length is the fid you're using I suspect the variation doesn't matter except how hard it is to make the splice! Evan Gatehouse |
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How long is a "fid length"
Evan Gatehouse wrote:
Glenn Ashmore wrote: And whose fid? Most splicing instructions say "measure x fid lengths" but seldom state it in inches or rope diameters. There are several makes and different lengths of each but there are less fid sizes than there are rope sizes so how would you define a "fid length"? Interesting question. I can only guess but I think a fid length is the fid you're using I suspect the variation doesn't matter except how hard it is to make the splice! Evan Gatehouse Check this link: http://www.cbknot.com/splicing.htm |
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How long is a "fid length"
Right sized fid for rope spliced...
Rule of thumb. You gotta make allowances, and then pull it tight. You gonna do it, or get someone else to? Terry K |
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How long is a "fid length"
I do my own splicing and have gotten pretty good at it if I do say so
myself. For splicing double braid I usually take the diameter in 16ths, add half again the numerator and bury that number of inches. For example 1/2" rope is 8/16 and half again of 8 is 12 so bury 12". That is a little longer than the 21 diameters so it works great but this is the first really high tech single braid I have spliced and it is notoriously slick so I know it needs more bury but "two fid lengths" doesn't help when you don't use that manufacturer's fids. Still think that a double Brummel would work better than a tuck and stitch though. ;-) -- Glenn Ashmore I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com "Terry K" wrote in message oups.com... Right sized fid for rope spliced... Rule of thumb. You gotta make allowances, and then pull it tight. You gonna do it, or get someone else to? Terry K |
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How long is a "fid length"
I'm about to buy some New England Ropes Sta-Set replacement lines.
What should I buy for fid and where are the best instructions for learning to make some eye splices? -- Roger Long |
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How long is a "fid length"
The absolute best instructions and tools are at http://www.briontoss.com/
Buy the "Making Eye Slices" video for $30 and the medium splicing wand (about $55). The video covers double braid, straight yarn with braided cover (Sta-set) three strand and the high tech braided fibers. The wand has a snare on the end that makes eye splices a lot easier than regular fids and pushers. You can whip out a tight eye in Sta-Set X is 5 minutes with a little practice. The really high tech stuff takes a minute or two longer. -- Glenn Ashmore I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com "Roger Long" wrote in message ... I'm about to buy some New England Ropes Sta-Set replacement lines. What should I buy for fid and where are the best instructions for learning to make some eye splices? -- Roger Long |
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