I've been using a handy little tool made by an orthodontist supply manufacturer that works great as a puller to finish off your wraps. The company is called Baker and the tool is a flossing aid for people with braces. These tools are made from a tough plastic and are already formed into a closed loop that is very easy to tie into the wrap with the last few revolutions before tying off. I think you can get them at your local drug store but I got mine from my orthodontist. Hope you guys can find some because these are some of the best little aids a rod builder( or flosser) can use!
Andrew

Andrew,

How about posting a picture of this tool on the photos page?

Sounds like a good idea. Best puller that I have found so far is Spectra. Super slick and super strong so it pulls smoothly and lasts forever!

Teh only problem would be if the floss is waxed, it may leave residue in teh wrap as teh thread is pulled through. 10# Tuf Line is what I use, but I use a iece from a well used ection of the line which I clean with regular alcohol. Using fresh braid - a lot of them are coated, Power Pro is especially notirious for leaing a "film" when it is fresh out the box.

I posted a photo of the dental floss threader....it's appears to be made of 4 # test mono...

Thanks for the tip, Andrew. My son's braces cost only $5,000 and not only does he have nice straight teeth but I've got lots of bags of 1/4" orthodontic rubber bands left over. What a bargain! These bands are outstanding for use in temporary guide placement and testing.

Pete Kornegay

I just started using 4 LB test spider wire. Works great

I have been using these plastic loops for some time and I agree with Andrew that they work great. They are relative inexpensive, available at most drug stores in packages of about 25. Each one lasts me for 4 or 5 rods.
Billy, dental floss may well have wax on it but these loops designed to pull the dental floss through bridges do not have any wax on them.

I have used these on my dental bridgework for years, and had the idea when I started building rods to use them for thread pulling. Only built one rod so far, but did many, many practice wraps, and the floss threader has worked great. The more you use one, the sharper the crease gets at the end of the loop, which makes it even easier to pull through. I guess it will eventually break, but so far I have pulled about 60 - 70 threads with one. I get them at a drug store or Wally world; about a dollar for 25.
Steve

I need a new set of spelling fingers, geez. Thanks Emory - I see the picture and recognize these very well, as I had something similar for my bridge. I was just making a point if people thought they could use certain materials, I figured I'd give them a heads up to pitfalls I ran into using them.

Hey Guys! correction: The brand name is Butler and it is the Butler G-U-M Eez Thru Floss threader. I'm glad so many other people have found out about this handy little tool. If you don't already have some, pickup a pack soon!
Andrew

I've been using these for more than 10 years to thread bobbins for fly tying. I used to give a couple to each of my students when I taught fly tying. They're also handy for tying nail-knot trim bands.

Got the idea off one of Emory's OLD post's. Bought some tried them and love 'em.

Bill in WV

I've been using Gudebrod "G-String" for years. One container lasts a lifetime. To make picking up the pull-thru material easier, I add a small bead onto the end of the loop. Not only is it easier to pick up off the work bench, it is a heck of alot easier to find!

2 cents,

Tim