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Tools for Ply-split Braiding
Bradshaw Cord Maker Gripfid New to Ply-split Braiding? See Getting Started in Ply-split Braiding. The basic tools for ply-split braiding are a Cord Maker and a Gripfid hand tool.While cords can be made by hand (see Julie Hedges' book "Ply-split Braiding" for examples), a cord-maker is a wonderful improvement which is sometimes called a cord-winder. It twists the plies from yarn or ribbon and counter-twists the plies together to make a stable and attractive cord. An ideal Cord Maker is made by Bradshaw Machinery. Click here to order.
If you are not quite ready for your own cord maker and want to buy some custom made cords, try Al Johnson at Color Crossing (e-mail colorcrossing@sbcglobal.net). The Gripfid is an invention of Stuart Grainger. A small knotter's fid has an added "grip", a hollow shaft that ends near the point with a vee that acts as a jamming cleat. After using the point to separate plies, another cord is tucked inside the Gripfid and pulled back through the split cord. Although a latchhook may be used instead of a Gripfid, the latter is much preferred. We have developed an improved gripfid design. Our gripfids start with a hollow knitting needle rather than a tube. Thus the point is already perfectly formed. We need only make the hollow cord channel and interior vee-groove. For more discussion on making gripfids, see our Making Gripfids page. Our Gripfids can be purchased from our ply-splitting tool catalog.
We offer gripfids in three standard sizes; special sizes may be ordered. Standard Sizes $10.00 each
A great place to start Ply-splitting or enhance your skill is Julie Hedges' book:
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