Gonna give it a go

[tc262]

I bought all individual stuff. Except for the fids. I will be buying those in a complete set.
Votes for Sampson's fids:1
Votes for Yale's Fids:

I vote for neither of those, get wire fids from @markprz. Very reasonably priced and they work fantastic.

 

[deevo]

I vote for neither of those, get wire fids from @markprz. Very reasonably priced and they work fantastic.

I second that and what limb it has contributed, you'll be a splicing machine after going to one of Marks courses ! The best hands on course out there ! Just a warning..... You will become so addicted to splicing you'll want to be doing it all the time ! I've spliced so many things after taking the course my wife thinks I have a problem ( aside from all my other tree gear collecting ones !)

 

[96coal449]

I vote for neither of those, get wire fids from @markprz. Very reasonably priced and they work fantastic.

Thanks tc I'll check that out. I have treestuff's version but I was thinking The full fid/ third fid marks would be useful.

I second that and what limb it has contributed, you'll be a splicing machine after going to one of Marks courses ! The best hands on course out there ! Just a warning..... You will become so addicted to splicing you'll want to be doing it all the time ! I've spliced so many things after taking the course my wife thinks I have a problem ( aside from all my other tree gear collecting ones !)

My wife thinks I have big problems too.

 

[SeanRuel]

Eh, you don't need the fid marks on the fid. Just make those marks for various diameters right on the dining room table! Color code each diameter for extra style points.

Also, what the others have said, Markprz's fids work wonderfully. Or get some picture hanging wire, bend it in half, and twist other end around a carabiner. Push fids suck!

 

[mattbever]

The 'fid' I end up using the most is very thin, cheap wire that comes on a small spool from the hardware store and is attatched to an old retired aluminum ring. Other than that. Most splices only require good scissors, a small tape measure, sharpie, proper directions, prussic for milking the cover (occasionally), needle nose pliers (occasionally), coconut oil lube (occasionally), sewing needle with a decent size eye, and whipping twine. Heat shrink tubing if I feel like getting fancy with labels

Put your harness on and hook on to your truck hitch for the really tight final bury on some with tight covers/used rope.

It's sort of like learning to play guitar at first...your fingers need to get used to it.

Take Mark P's class if you can, this will be a major shortcut in the learning process.

I recommend sending your first couple out to get break tested for piece of mind.

Have fun!

 

[CutHighnLetFly]

x100 on goings to Fids and Fibers. your gunna get some free gear @DonnyCoffey which we will all anxiously wait for you to sell for a steal on treebay haha. just kidding. Best of luck! splicing is fun.

 

[96coal449]

I do have a splicing bench in the basement with an anchor on a steel column, and a rule on the edge of the bench.

 

[96coal449]

Donny I just started splicing myself. I've only made a couple of slings so far with some hollow braid. I have a ton to learn and a long way to go. I hope you enjoy it as much as I.

 

[markprz]

I will definitely be on the lookout for those. Along the lines of tools.... buy a kit or individual tools?

Donny... there's a seat here with your name on it.... Feb 1st - 5th.... 36 ISA CEUs & 36 CTSP credits...... sign up at www.newenglandisa.org..... See you soon!

 

[oldoakman]

Donny... there's a seat here with your name on it.... Feb 1st - 5th.... 36 ISA CEUs & 36 CTSP credits...... sign up at www.newenglandisa.org..... See you soon!

Would still like to get you to do a class here in the southeast. Maybe the GAA could be a sponsor/host.

 

[Worthaug]

Would still like to get you to do a class here in the southeast. Maybe the GAA could be a sponsor/host.

I'd help with that!


Reed Wortley
CA# SO-6953A
CTSP# 01739

 

[oldoakman]

Thanks Reed I think it would be a good turnout and get some folks out of the fridges north for.a few days. Thinking March of '18 for a date.

 

[JeffGu]

No canoe rides, or banjo music... ok?

 

[oldoakman]

Or clowns.

 

[Limb It]

No canoe rides, or banjo music... ok?

Or clowns.

Aww, who invited the No-Fun Police?

 

[Limb It]

I got all dressed up and everything.

 

[JeffGu]

I'm sorry, but you have terrible tastes in clothes! I mean, really... those shoes with that outfit? Didn't you have any rubber boots?

 

[Limb It]

I did, but when i found they had a poulan chainsaw in them, I did the only reasonable thing and killed them with fire.

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