Making your own assist Hooks

[Ponce]

I strongly suggest the use of kevlar anything else leaves you open to being bit of or chewed through. The longevity and durability kevlar offers far exceeds the cost association

I agree and planned on using kevlar. I was wondering if spliceing the kevlar to make a small loop like making a wind-on would have any effect on the knot. Since you would only have 1 cord where the knot was tied.

[gman]

I agree and planned on using kevlar. I was wondering if spliceing the kevlar to make a small loop like making a wind-on would have any effect on the knot. Since you would only have 1 cord where the knot was tied.

ohhhhh i get it, sorry im a bit slow

[Sea Draggin]

I agree and planned on using kevlar. I was wondering if spliceing the kevlar to make a small loop like making a wind-on would have any effect on the knot. Since you would only have 1 cord where the knot was tied.

That will be fine. I have seen the made that way.

[fishduck]

Does anybody have a supplier for kevlar cord besides APS, they are out?

Thanks,
Michael

[Sea Draggin]

Does anybody have a supplier for kevlar cord besides APS, they are out?

Thanks,
Michael

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This looks like it has potential.

[austin ensor]

cool thanks for the tip!

[jig42na]

What effeect does spliceing the cord to make to the knot? If you slice the cord to make a small loop, does the knot have less bite / strength?

It doesn't effect the Kevlar at all. That is how i make mine. Double the lenght that you need. I slide a solid wire insde the kevlar and poke it out. Then pull through the other end. You need to flair the end being pulled to fit.

[Taz575]

Look for model rocket sites! I found once called Uncle Mikes Rocket shop and there was another one out there. 400# kevlar cord for around $.51 a foot. I got $20 of it shipped for under $17, next time I am ordering more kevlar, since the shipping was like $7 and the 20' of kevlar was like $10 or so. They also have 150#, 400#, 600# and 1000#! It is 3 strands twisted together, but seems to make decent assist cord.

[JuniorJigs]

it a little more expensive yet you get more kevlar. it is #50 and 500 pound.
the site is Jigsdirect.com and it has the material there

[JuniorJigs]

the site also ahs different types of hooks and split rings for the hooks as well