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    Sorry-forgot about this thread (no pun intended)....

    Sorry-forgot about this thread (no pun intended). The Sailrite bonded thread does very well, I have never had a thread problem. I think the bonding helps lubricate the thread at higher speeds...
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    Many home machines will not accept a #18 needle,...

    Many home machines will not accept a #18 needle, so V92 is out. It's also a little finnicky to get tension right if your machine's tension disks are not set up to handle larger thread. If your...
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    www.sailrite.com A bit pricey, but excellent...

    www.sailrite.com A bit pricey, but excellent customer service and quality of products.

    Their Dabond is really good. V30 was only available in white the last time I purchased it. V46 will likely...
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    I think those fuzzies are the reason a lot of...

    I think those fuzzies are the reason a lot of folks think they need sewing machine tuneups. Whenever my wifes machine acts up, I change the needle. If that doesn't work, I clean it, which almost...
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    Yep. kite sewing 101. I've seen some other...

    Yep. kite sewing 101. I've seen some other sites that I didn't book mark with some info, but most of what I needed was on the kitesewing 101.

    If I didn't have a litte experience sewing other...
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    That sounds a little counter intuitive. Usually...

    That sounds a little counter intuitive. Usually ball points are used for loose weaves in fabrics so you separate the fabric instead of cutting through it as "Rev" mentioned. If it's working, keep...
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    First a little about my experience. I make sail...

    First a little about my experience. I make sail covers and outdoor stuff out of sunbrella, about 9oz per yard. Additionally, I repair sails and am in the process of making my first. Doing this...
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