Factor 55 Fast FID Rope Splicing Tool

After using my winch to tension a tree for felling, I then (stupidly) sawed right through the synthetic winch line while bucking the tree. Brand new winch, too. Saw a youtube video on the Factor 55 FID tool. Worked like a charm. Saved me a lot of $$ from having to buy a new winch line. Already paid for itself. As other YT videos show, it can be done with a pen and some tape. But I’m not a winching pro, and this tool makes it much easier/idiot-proof. I also liked the etched measurements on the side with suggested lengths for looping the line through based on rope diameter. Definitely recommend for anyone needing to repair a synthetic winch line (obviously doesn’t work on braided steel).

Great tool for splicing winch ropes. Easy to use for a novice. Should have bought one years ago!

Works as expected.It would be really tuff to splice winch line to hook without one.Surely will last forever so shouldn’t have to buy another except to gift one😉

Not much you couldnt do with a regular Fid, or even a pencil and a roll of electrical tape. But this makes it much faster and simpler. I picked this up to "convert" a 100' winch line, into two 50' extensions. It literally took about 10 minutes to splice a loop into the cut end of the first extension, and probably 5 minutes on the second one after learning how to use it on the first one. I even tested the my work by winching my pickup around my property to make sure I could trust my work. This thing is in my box of tricks that I take with me on my off road adventures, for that chance I break one of my new lines, for a quick and permanent field fix.

A little expensive, but it does make splicing braided winch lines or replacing an eye much easier. A good choice.

Makes winch rope splicing easy. The reason I don't give it 5 starts is because the grabbing device got warped on my first use. This won't impact it's performance but after a few times I'd worry it may break.

High quality winch line splicing tool/repair tool. Makes the process way quicker and that is crucial on the trail as time is your most limited resource when out on the trail.

The Factor 55 Fast FID Rope Splicing Tool has been great in redoing our synthetic winch ropes. The fid has a carrying case, has guidelines on the fib to help in taking out the guesswork of how much rope to back splice, and it only takes minutes to use. It was well worth the cost.