What tools to use for splicing amsteel?

**samsara** · 03-09-2013, 22:08

I've found that tapering the ends of the amsteel makes the biggest difference of anything that I do or use.

Dave

**snidetripod** · 03-09-2013, 23:03

I tapered the ends, and used the g string folded in half and voila. Now I am splicing and no frayed amsteel. Thanks a bunch. Time to make some continuous loops and an adjustable ridgeline. I am really glad this forum is around, and that like minded people are ready to share their knowledge.

**Yojimbo** · 03-09-2013, 23:22

I've tried guitar string, loop turner, ball point pen tip and floral wire. My biggest problem was getting a good grip to pull when line was stuck. I have ended up with the following adaption.

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It consists of a 2 inch section of a 1" dowel with 18 guage floral wire. The wire is folded in half with the two ends going thru the dowel and doubling back into the wood. This gives me a comfortable handle to pull with.

**Brute1100** · 03-09-2013, 23:22

Galvanized bailing wire works for me... I always have some around the house, like $5 for several hundred foot roll of it... Works well for lots of things...