Abstract: A fid apparatus includes a first channel formed along one side of the fid and a second channel formed along an opposite side of the fid. The fid further includes an aperture that passes completely through both the first channel and the second channel. This arrangement enables the fid to be able to grasp or clutch a segment of rope during a splicing process. The splicing process involves a method of using the fid apparatus in such a way that the segment of rope is arranged within the first channel, second channel, and aperture of the fid prior to commencing splicing processes. The segment of rope used is determined by the particular form of splicing that is implemented.

Abstract: A fid apparatus includes a first channel formed along one side of the fid and a second channel formed along an opposite side of the fid. The fid further includes an aperture that passes completely through both the first channel and the second channel. This arrangement enables the fid to be able to grasp or clutch a segment of rope during a splicing process. The splicing process involves a method of using the fid apparatus in such a way that the segment of rope is arranged within the first channel, second channel, and aperture of the fid prior to commencing splicing processes. The segment of rope used is determined by the particular form of splicing that is implemented.

Abstract: An angled drive device transforms rotational motion about one axis into rotation motion about a second non-parallel axis, wherein the inner workings of the angled drive device are substantially formed using the inner races of bearings. By incorporating multiple components of the exemplary angled device drive into inner races of the support bearings, the costs of manufacturing the angled drive device can be reduced, the angled drive device can be more reliable, and the angled drive device is more compact, allowing it to function in situations with fixed space constraints.