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    anybody used spectra thread?

    http://www.countycomm.com/spectra.htm

    I might be little late on this one but it looks like its strong stuff- 90# test!
    ...in it for pics.

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    What would really need it, that we can't accomplish with off the shelf Gutterman thread?

    I'm not being snippy, I'm just posing the same question I asked myself when I saw that thread.

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    I could see that being used in backpack seams, strap attachment points and other high load bearing applications. If you're using Dyneema for a project, Spectra thread would be a good match.
    I was looking at making some cylinders for my LuxuryLite from Dyneema, that looks to be a good option.
    I was also looking at some other heavy load bearing projects that this thread might help with.

    However, .5 mm thread would be darned thick.

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    Ive used it. Its was a pain.

    It was 0.45mm dyneema braid to sew some webbing loops. It ran through the machine ok, but I couldn't stop it bunching on the bottom. When I swapped back to poly, all was good again. I tried lubing it, wetting it and dry but no joy. I think it would destroy the mechanicals too if it jammed badly, its too strong.

    It may work for others though, but may land you with large fixing bill, or a swift beating from your other half.

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    thanks for the info guys! glad someone has given this stuff a try and determined its worth
    ...in it for pics.

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    FF is HUGE. It is the equivalant of V138.

    Guttermans is about a 40-46 weight thread, lets say V46.

    Sails for smaller boats <24' are stitched with V69, larger with V92.
    Marine Upholstery and Covers are typically V92. Thicker covers may use V125 or V 138.

    V138 is used for heavy duty stuff like truck tarps.

    It also requires a 20 or 22 needle.

    Most machines won't accept anything over a #18 needle.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nacra533 View Post
    FF is HUGE. It is the equivalant of V138.

    Guttermans is about a 40-46 weight thread, lets say V46.

    Sails for smaller boats <24' are stitched with V69, larger with V92.
    Marine Upholstery and Covers are typically V92. Thicker covers may use V125 or V 138.

    V138 is used for heavy duty stuff like truck tarps.

    It also requires a 20 or 22 needle.

    Most machines won't accept anything over a #18 needle.
    That explains a lot, I won't be trying it again.
    I'll stick to hauling fish out with it.

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    might be handy to throw in your emergency kit with a couple of hand needles and a couple of fish hooks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Alan Burd View Post
    might be handy to throw in your emergency kit with a couple of hand needles and a couple of fish hooks.
    It would be a PITA to handline with, it ties itself in knots with incredible efficiency.You can use nylon monofilament to sew with anyway-its the same as invisible thread.

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    I use spectra fishing line to sew a few things in the past. The fishing line is small, but expensive. I was lucky enough to get it from a local fishing shop that was going out of business. I've used it for my huggers in the past and I use it occasionally for gear repair, but for alot of things it is too much stronger than the material.

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