DIY Paracord Fid

Instead of spending 5 to 10 dollars on a simple paracord fid (needle), I make my own for a couple bucks.
A quick stop at the hardware store, a 10" bastard file and a cordless drill are all you need. And for less than you spend for a cup of coffee on your way to work in the morning.
#BackPackHack #Paracord #Fid

[@AirthanAirlines]

Very nice! Now you can make whoopie slings with those fids and cordage for your hammocks.

[@ezekielfrranks1314]

Fantastic! I put this diy fid kit into my bushcraft handle. I also modified another tip with an eye and a sharper tip for sewing.

[@richroc7]

I’m planning on using my angle grinder for quicker easier tooling and I’ll use the flap disc afterwards for shaping the tip and fine sanding. Great idea 💡💪

[@toobin4life]

For those of you with a grandma that knits, if you can get a set of 6.0mm hollow aluminium knitting needles, just hack at 2 inches and use a finish nail or a toothpick to wedge the paracord in the end, you'll have to sand lightly with fine sandpaper.

[@steadfastmedia7106]

This is brilliant sir

[@gerardovalencia8452]

Thank you for your video I just finished making two fids and only spent $2.14 ... awesome

[@watercop5115]

This my friends is a wonderful informative video. Thanks

[@daviddevera8726]

Very Nice! Thanks for the tip and sharing your knowledge!!!

[@MonolithMike]

You my good man, are a genius. Thank you.

[@buntbar2438]

In 2020 paracord fids are so common, you can buy a Set for 10 bucks. Marlinspike includet. Stainless steel. The Tips are was to pointy though. Still a great Idea. Great Video!

[@renza481]

Geniaal!! Dankjewel.

[@inlinehockeyensenada3507]

Thank you

[@sihammer7942]

I couldn't help but enjoy the irony when he informs us that, "...we should have a bastard file........" Well, I've been told enough times, now, that I'm a total bastard, yet............. You might have already guessed, I do not have a bastard file among my worldly possessions......... I don't have a fid, either, which is just annoying, as opposed to being in any way ironic......... I felt I should share this with y'all........ It might do you good to see what some people have to put up with + they still find the strength to carry on........

[@richroc7]

I happen to have one but it’s seen better days and I could probably use it but I’m using my angle grinder. No need for sarcasm you can buy a file at Home Depot 🤷‍♂️

[@2lazy640]

what about cutting of the round part first, and then do the rest? or is it hollow all the way?

[@barbarafeeney5262]

Love it!

[@dougbrown7150]

Do you know what size binding post to use for 1.75 (90lb) cord

[@jeremiahshell6991]

8/32 threads? So.. 1/4"?

[@BackPackHack]

8/32 is not a fraction, it's 8-32 (which is not a math function). It means a No. 8 machine with 32 threads per inch.