Splicing wand

[Matthew Sebring]

I picked up a second hand splicing wand today but don't know what size it is. Is there any way to identify this? Otherwise, it seems in very good shape. I've always used solid fids before so I am looking forward to trying it out.

[Brion Toss]

Hi there,
Large is 5/16" d.
Medium 1/4"
Small 3/16"

You can find which sizes yours works for in our catalog. And note, the tool is meant to make splicing easier than other tools, so if you have difficulties, please be in touch; as with any worthwhile tool, there is a bit of a learning curve.
Fair leads,
Brion Toss

[Matthew Sebring]

Well I did a couple of sta-set x splices in 1/2" line yesterday and it worked well. I had a bit of trouble getting the snared core in to the cover because of the bulk of the doubled over fibers. I would think that would be especially hard in normal double braid but I may be doing something wrong. All in all it was considerably easier to handle the long length of core on that sta-set X than using a normal solid fid and I don't like the selma fids for that stuff so it seems like just the right tool for the job. I'll have to measure it at the shop but from memory I think it's probably the large that I have. I'll give it a few more go's and then probably order it's smaller brother and sister. Thanks for the reply.

[Brion Toss]

Hi there,
Glad it wasn't an awful experience. With X, since one usually grabs all the fibers with the snare, it's important to grab as short a length as practicable, to make both the start and the bulk of the bury easier. You might also try to orient the end so that it bears against the cover, instead of being out in the air.
With other constructions, snare only about half the core yarns, for easier entry and bury.
Fair leads,
Brion