Making a FID

[@creepin9928]

I made several of these years ago. Just using a dewalt cordless drill, file, and sand paper. The drimmel didn't cut well because aluminum doesn't like abrasive wheels. It mostly just melts and gums them up. If you can find a brass binding post you can bend it and make a curved fid too for getting between closely woven strands. I say brass because it bends more fluidly than aluminum, tried it with the aluminum and every one either snapped or cracked a little. Good video.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thanks for the kind words and for the suggestions. Some great information there. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to leave me a comment.

[@paulsmessyworkshop]

Very nice quick little project. It is great to include talents other than woodworking if you want because after all it is your show..LOL... I had seen plastic "fids" for putting loops on the end of plastic ropes but had never thought of making my own. Thanks for the how to video.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome Paul. The show has certainly taken a few twists and turns lately but that's a good thing and I am enjoying thinking outside the box and trying something a little different. Thanks for tuning in again this week and for taking the time to leave me a comment.

[@kevinhoeg]

Awesome and thank you for sharing.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome Kevin. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for tuning in to the show

[@russveinot5754]

What a great "woodworking" project. I bought one and now can't find it. I'm going to make a dozen of them and always be able to find one when I need one. Thanks for the idea :>)

[@wilmot0]

Genius!👍

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it. Thanks for tuning in.

[@mikewilson8265]

You can also use aluminum knitting needles. They come in different diameters and are thinner material.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Good advice Mike. Thanks for chiming in with that and for tuning in to the show.

[@py2724]

I called Jo-Ann Fabrics... While I was waiting on hold I said to myself... "Aren't kitting needles hollow?" Customer care told me they didn't stock fid needles... So I shared the idea... I said "I guess that's what a craft store is for... Being crafty!" Cheers to a good idea .. great minds think alike

[@stephenater9687]

Two fids, some cord and a slide. Voila, a 1950's bolo tie!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. 1950's? I remember when they were popular in the late 80's and early 90's. In fact, I think I still have mine. LOL. Thanks for tuning in Stephen.

[@TheWoodYogi]

Very good way to make one Kenny :) Thank you ॐ

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome. Glad that you enjoyed it.

[@ronalddavies1091]

That was cool! 😎👍

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thanks Ron. Glad that you like it. Thanks for tuning in.

[@tomasarguinzoni9022]

Very good idea 👍🏼

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thanks Tomas. Thanks for tuning in.

[@jeffcarpenter7721]

i made my FID it shaded at least 25 minutes off my new monkey fist thanks again

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad to hear it Jeff. They do make easy work of lacing the paracord in through the fist for sure. Thanks again for tuning in to the show and chiming in with your update.

[@AlGritzmacher]

Just chuck it up in my lathe. Wait, where'd I put that lathe? Guess I'll just use my drill press. Don't have one of those either. Guess I'll just put it in my cordless drill! Don't like how the Dremel cutoff wheel works, just put it in your drill and spin it against a fine hacksaw blade. You don't even need a saw, just the blade! No sandpaper? Steal your wife's emery board! A million ways to get it done! Use what you have!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I couldn't agree more. I've always promoted taking the ideas that I present and change them in any way you want to make them your own. There is always an alternative method from what I demonstrate on the channel and you've suggested quite a few great alternatives. Thanks for tuning in.

[@jimcooney9019]

good information I'll have to try it Thank you

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

If you do any sort of paracord work, these things are a real bonus and this is a great way to get them on the cheap. Thanks for tuning in.

[@dalewilliamson1125]

Pretty slick Ken!!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

That's what all my friends call me Dale. Oh, wait!! You said "SLICK". MY bad. LOL. Thanks for tuning in sir.

[@jimthomas777]

I am totally Fid up with this

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Insert rim shot here. LOL. Thanks for the chuckle and for tuning in to the show Jim.

[@jimthomas777]

@@acutabove_woodworkings , you are welcome my friend , thanks for the information , I wrote down the Hillman number off the package , great video , I learned a lot , but I never really seen a Fid tree , I do however like Fid Newton's

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

@@jimthomas777 Well I don't want to come right out and call you a "joker", but if the shoe fids...LOL.

[@JohannSwart_JWS]

Strictly not a fid, but a lacing needle. Ask any sailor, and he will explain the difference between a fid, lacing needle, pricker and marlin spike. Close, but different. A rope master called Mikko Snellman made a whole video on this topic.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I'm not a sailor, or am I an expert in knot tying or in para-cord so I can't even confirm or deny what you are saying. Thanks for tuning in though. I appreciate you taking the time to chime in to the conversation.

[@barstad-9591]

Cool 😎! So what are you making with paracord?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You'll have to tune in next week and find out Barb. ;)

[@peteflores9903]

Thanks for sharing.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome Pete. Thanks for tuning in.

[@jeffcarpenter7721]

now i have a monkey fist jig with my FID not to sound like kelly clarkson "because of you" but its from your videos my paracord collection is gonna be epic

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

LOL. You are the first one to ever comment on my show with a Kelly Clarkson quote. I guess it's true that there's a first for everything. Thanks for tuning in Jeff. Glad that you liked the content and found it useful.

[@barryroberts6470]

It's not Woodworking? or are you telling FIDs ha ha ha, i couldn't resist. Nice one Ken i'm off to test out my Para-cord Knots now on the Missus ha ha ha. Barry (ENG)

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Ha ah ah ha ha ha ha ha ha. Booooooo, on your joke, but good for you for bringing excitement into the whole paracord thing. Good luck with the missus. LOL.

[@barryroberts6470]

It's a great idea and very handy if you do alot of knot stuff, just thought i'd bring in a little bit of humour like i usually do, to keep the wolves at bay so to speak. Looking forward to the next 2 instalments. Barry (ENG)

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thanks Barry. Humour is good without a doubt. Gave me a good laugh when I sat down at my desk to read the comments so thanks for that. Funny stuff.

[@Cordcraze]

What is the diameter?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Approximately 1/4". I hope this helps and thanks for tuning in.

[@ridermak4111]

A shortened knitting needle, and a dab of glue..... Three minutes, done.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

If that's the method you choose and it works for you, then that's all that matters. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@kekipark77]

great video, but if you have the resources to own a lathe, why not just buy a fid.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Sometimes, it's not about the buying Kevin and it's about the making. Some folks prefer to make their own things. For the record, a drill would do the same thing as the lathe. Thanks for tuning in.

[@kekipark77]

@@acutabove_woodworkings youre right. im an idiot. lol. i love diy. i guess for me , the line between diy and production is the lathe.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Nah, you're not an idiot Kevin. You have a valid point and asked a question. Not a darned thing wrong with that. Feel free to ask all you like. When you really weigh it all out, I bought the pins, used my lathe and files and sandpaper and electricity to make the FID and then all the time and effort to make the show and edit and post etc, when I could have gone out and bought them on Amazon for pennies a piece. So really.....after all that time and expense......who's the idiot? LOL. Thanks for tuning in sir.

[@leswallis8158]

Use that file to take down those girlfriend finger nails Dude

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

An observant person would have noticed the short finger nails on the left and and the longer finger nails on the right. This would normally indicate that they are for playing stringed instruments. (which they are). But thanks for tuning in and for chiming in with your ignorant comment. Nice to know that there's no shortage of rude, keyboard warriors on the internet.

[@watercop5115]

Bla Bla Bla.....

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Well I hope you were able to take something positive away from the show. Thanks for tuning in.

[@Cordcraze]

What is the diameter?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Approximately 1/4". I hope this helps and thanks for tuning in.