Finding a Fid?

[Acer]

I use a very large 3 inch sewing needle dulled on the point end,,good for anything 7/64 and smaller.

[XSrcing]

I use the ink cartridge of a cheap ball point pen and a small piece of tape.

[Brute1100]

I have not done this just asking those that know... At Walmart I have seen these silver shishkabob skewers in the kitchen section... They are the mainstay brand, white packaging... They look like that loop turner mentioned above but I don't know...

[XSrcing]

I have not done this just asking those that know... At Walmart I have seen these silver shishkabob skewers in the kitchen section... They are the mainstay brand, white packaging... They look like that loop turner mentioned above but I don't know...

Those won't work as they are not flexible. The loop would not be able to pass through the cordage.

[Acer]

a fid doesn't have to be flexible..least not when I am using it,,I use 16 ga. wire in 1/8 in amsteel however.

[gmcttr]

I have not done this just asking those that know... At Walmart I have seen these silver shishkabob skewers in the kitchen section... They are the mainstay brand, white packaging... They look like that loop turner mentioned above but I don't know...

The loop turner has a small hinged hook on the end. A skewer just has a point and would have little use in splicing.

[SwinginIt]

22 gauge uninsulated wire from radio shack is what I use, works great, even on 1.75mm zing it.

[SweetLou]

I've used a few things. The inner wire of coaxial cable works well with 7/64 amsteel. If I am working on something skinnier, I will use one strand of wire from a bicycle brake cable. I am a bike mechanic, so I get a lot of old ones for free.

At first, I tried to just bend the end of the wire to hold onto the rope. This didn't work too well for me. Now, if I want a "fid" that is 10" long, I will use 20" or more of wire and fold it in half. This prevents any sharp edges that can catch on the rope.

[SwinginIt]

Now, if I want a "fid" that is 10" long, I will use 20" or more of wire and fold it in half. This prevents any sharp edges that can catch on the rope.

That's how I do it too.

[lustreking]

FWIW, The Dritz Loop Turner is fantastic for 7/64 or larger, but for anything smaller, the hook on it doesn't fit.

I don't know, I didn't have any trouble using it on 1.75mm stuff.