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posted on 8-6-2015 at 04:11 PM

Hey all you Fidder's out there...

I got 4 of these done, and then got stuck on this one...
When I push the line together to bunch it up, it shows what I think are narrow spots that won't expand. Can't get the line to pull any further.

Have any of you had this happen?

I can't get the line to back up now either...

My fingers are getting sore...

Just thought I'd ask if there was a possible fix instead of cutting it off and making a new one...

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posted on 8-6-2015 at 04:23 PM

It happened to me and found out I didn't get the fit in the center of the line. It caught the sleeve on the way through

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posted on 8-6-2015 at 04:49 PM

Good thing someone knew the answer. I was going to suggest swearing at it.

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posted on 8-6-2015 at 04:50 PM

Yup, caught the outside of the line.
Sometimes you can get it back out but if it has destroyed the weave you will need to replace it.

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posted on 8-6-2015 at 06:26 PM

@bigkid - That does make sense...I will pay more attention when threading the next 44 !!

@Randy - I did that several times, and tried changing volume and pitch...later as a last resort I even tried some cuss words I learned while fixing plumbing repairs...all to no avail !

@Kent - I was wondering if I picked at the narrow places to attempt to enlarge them that it might work, and I'm certain it would damage the integrity of the braid...

So I think the best choice will be cut it off and start a new one.

Thanks guys!