Daisy Chain from Amsteel

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Paul Crave

5 жыл бұрын

How to make a daisy chain rope for climbing sticks from Amsteel 7/64”

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@davidheffron4481 4 жыл бұрын

If you have an old .22 cleaning kit, the aluminum rods are perfect. They are threaded also.

@angryshrub1 2 жыл бұрын

7:21 “Helps if you’re on something “. Never heard that before. Nice demo.

@MarkDohring 5 жыл бұрын

Paul, thanks for posting the video. I will definitely be trying this. Tell your daughter she did an excellent job video taping...

@paulcrave3112 5 жыл бұрын

haha, I'll let her know.

@chrisdzisiak7540 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, I have made my Fid’s from knitting needles, you can get sizes to over 1/2 inch,cheap,durable and you can easily cut the base at an angle for easy insertion of the line.

@paulcrave3112 5 жыл бұрын

I tried knitting needles too, but found the smaller sizes (small enough for the 7/64" am steel) to be solid, not hollow in the middle.

@georgerosado5194 4 жыл бұрын

This was such a really good video..just wish there was another camera covering other angles to see wht you were explaining but super helpful in the end..Thank you both somuch🌲 🌲

@paulcrave9149 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I agree, I didn't know what my daughter was seeing and when it was finished she didn't have time to do another video. So I just went with what I had. Just can't find good help these days.

@fuceye 4 жыл бұрын

Great effort.

@jake22-1 4 жыл бұрын

Great thanks 👍

@kodiakfarmsbrianhoadley8152 4 жыл бұрын

What is Amsteel and where do you get it??

@MrShysterme 4 жыл бұрын

I am going to do this in the next month or so. I am planning to use 1/8" amsteel. I am also going to modify my hawk helium sticks by chopping them to 22" and putting on a DIY versabutton. A few questions, if you have time: 1. what size spacer would you use for the versabutton? I am tempted to simply double the amsteel diameter or go a little bigger because this system doesn't require the ropes to squeeze against each other and a little room in there might make the loop easier to disengage for removal from tree. 2. is there any advantage/disadvantage you can see to making the first eye very small so that the bolt of the versabutton must be fed through it (and it can't be pulled off and on the versabutton). I suppose the advantage is that it isn't ever coming off there! I'm considering putting a rubber stopper on the free end of the amsteel so I can swing it around larger trees without much noise. Thoughts on that?

@paulcrave9149 4 жыл бұрын

If you can find a bushing that is 1/4" that will be plenty. Make the first daisy chain just big enough to go over it. I like being able to take the rope off of the versa button so I just have the first loop just big enough to get it on. It isn't going to fall off but it can be removed if you want to take it off for any reason. Removing the versa button to remove the rope is a hassle. As for a weight on the end, that will probably work ok, but, I just lay the daisy chain rope over the top of the stick and by holding the bottom of the stick I can reach it around the back of the tree and allow my other hand to reach the rope. It essentially makes my arm 2 feet longer. I find that easier because I don't get the rope tangled in the brush. There is always brush.

@paulcrave3112 5 жыл бұрын

The hardware I made the fids from is called a Screw Post.

@WPE2011 4 жыл бұрын

Paul Crave, are these available for purchase? Great video! Thanks

@MrShysterme 4 жыл бұрын

I am either going to do this or go with the mini versastraps. I am thinking the strap might work a bit better on smoother bark trees. Have you tried the 7/64" on something smooth like quaking aspen?

@paulcrave3112 4 жыл бұрын

MrShysterme telephone poles. Don’t get much smoother than that.

@deertrout 5 жыл бұрын

What color 7/64 amsteel are you using? I'm kinda torn between the black and the silver, wish I could find it in a drab color.

@paulcrave3112 5 жыл бұрын

Alex Cerveniak I use black. It fades a bit over time and looks grey. Silver I think is too bright.

@tetergallerani Жыл бұрын

What color Amsteel do you buy? Is that black or silver?

@paulcrave3112 Жыл бұрын

Black. It loses some of its color after a while and turns gray.

@Sharpshoot3r5 4 жыл бұрын

What are the advantages to a daisy chain in lieu of 1/4" amsteel rope mod

@paulcrave9149 4 жыл бұрын

I go over that in a subsequent video, but basically, it's more secure, not as bulky and doesn't slip on the tree as much, which makes it quieter. The ropes wrap up really small on the stick so they are easier to stack. Thanks for watching. Let me know if you have other questions.

@leekovarikkovarik6385 4 жыл бұрын

What kind of combing stick is shown in this video?

@paulcrave9149 4 жыл бұрын

Climbing Sticks are DIY sticks. See my video on how they are made.

@paulhauer1598 4 жыл бұрын

Does anyone have a good source for ordering 7/64" Amsteel rope?

@paulcrave3112 3 жыл бұрын

Try DutchWear dot com

@jamesmarsee3297 5 жыл бұрын

Is it strong enough to hold a 250-300 pound guy?

@paulcrave3112 5 жыл бұрын

I go 280 with all my gear. No problems here. Some guys use 1/8" or even 3/16". Those are obviously more stout ropes. I'll keep an eye on these but so far I've had no issues at all.

@arthurcarstens 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Paul, know this is an older video, appreciate it, question: am a bigger guy, want a daisy chain of 1/4 " amsteel to attach my platform, is it just as easy to make a daisy chain of the larger rope?

@paulcrave9149 3 жыл бұрын

yes, probably even easier.

@arthurcarstens 3 жыл бұрын

appreciate the response, have a great weekend

@ericbenefiel6075 2 жыл бұрын

What is the advantage of this vs the strap that comes with the stick . I have Beast sticks and they really lock on the tree with the stock straps

@paulcrave3112 2 жыл бұрын

It's just lighter and packs easier. The stock straps are fine too. They do work great. I just like to have less bulk and no buckles to deal with.

@raypierce5818 Жыл бұрын

Good video… just get some Selma fids. They are all at EVER use splicing 12 strand dynema.

@paulcrave3112 Жыл бұрын

Kind of expensive though.

@raypierce5818 Жыл бұрын

@@paulcrave3112 I guess it depends on your needs. I’ve been using my set for many years, so they’ve certainly paid for themselves over time.

@paulcrave3112 Жыл бұрын

@@raypierce5818 l only splice amsteel occasionally.

@hierks 5 жыл бұрын

So can you pass the one side down through the center of the other side after making the first loop that goes over the versa button? This would be through the roughly 18” straight section of amsteel line prior to making your daise chain loops. Not sure if you follow but it seems to me that having one thicker amsteel line vs the two independent lines would be better? Just a thought. Do you see any reason structurally why this shouldn’t be done? Thanks

@paulcrave3112 5 жыл бұрын

Sure, give it a try. It's not easy passing it through but you could use a wire and grab ahold of it to pass it though. I don't think you'll find and significant difference in the use of the daisy chain but it might look clean and cool.

@davearnew9535 Жыл бұрын

Where do you get your amsteel

@paulcrave3112 Жыл бұрын

Go to real deal amsteal. Luke will help you out. Luke Dautle.

@adventureswithfrodo2721 3 жыл бұрын

They are called Chicago bolts.

@paulcrave3112 5 жыл бұрын

I go 280 with all my gear no problem.

@rogerramjet7567 3 жыл бұрын

You telling me no one makes this that one can just purchase?? I don’t have time for this.

@paulcrave3112 3 жыл бұрын

there are guys who make them and sell them. I just don't know who, offhand. I made a gear strap with offset loops so they stay open when the gear strap is tight to the tree. Way less than an ounce and packs so small you have to be careful not to lose it. lol Love it. I sold my Tether Gear Strap as it was bulky. Nice, but bulky.