Is 'Speedy Stitcher' suitable for hammock webbing?

[Passinthru]

I believe the 'ayes' have it. This gives me the confidence to stitch me up some tree straps and tie downs.
I have a game hoist that with a little rigging will let me test my work with a pretty substantial load before I trust my butt to it.
I have used the Speedy Stitcher for quite a few repairs over the years and can get a pretty decent looking job so I am going to give it a try.
I certainly appreciate all the views and opinions.

[mclmm]

I believe the 'ayes' have it. This gives me the confidence to stitch me up some tree straps and tie downs.
I have a game hoist that with a little rigging will let me test my work with a pretty substantial load before I trust my butt to it.
I have used the Speedy Stitcher for quite a few repairs over the years and can get a pretty decent looking job so I am going to give it a try.
I certainly appreciate all the views and opinions.

Good choice. It will be fine.

Speedy stitcher is perfect for suspension. I've made bombproof treehugger straps with mine. It can be used on everything from leather to canvas, to shoes to... hammock suspension Just because it's old school, doesn't mean it will fail.

The stitch you get out of it is as solid as stitching with a machine, just takes longer. The heavy waxed thread it comes with will cut through your hand before you can break it.

[SGT Rock]

Anyone use it for lighter stuff? I was just thinking this could be good for sewing stuff onto existing packs where you cannot get a sewing machine and that are a PITA to hand sew with a normal needle - like adding on a tie down strap, a mesh pocket, or something like that.

[raiffnuke]

Anyone use it for lighter stuff? I was just thinking this could be good for sewing stuff onto existing packs where you cannot get a sewing machine and that are a PITA to hand sew with a normal needle - like adding on a tie down strap, a mesh pocket, or something like that.

I have used it for many pack repairs for my dog's pack, and for a few repairs of some of my other packs. It works well, but the stiches are difficult to make nice and neat. I have never had one of the repairs made with a speedy stich fail.

[Ramblinrev]

Anyone use it for lighter stuff? I was just thinking this could be good for sewing stuff onto existing packs where you cannot get a sewing machine and that are a PITA to hand sew with a normal needle - like adding on a tie down strap, a mesh pocket, or something like that.

You need to be able to access both sides of the project. You can't blind stitch with it. I suppose you could use it on china silk but it would be kind of like swatting a fly with a sledge hammer.

[Aardvark]

Anyone use it for lighter stuff? I was just thinking this could be good for sewing stuff onto existing packs where you cannot get a sewing machine and that are a PITA to hand sew with a normal needle - like adding on a tie down strap, a mesh pocket, or something like that.

I have used many times for Pack repairs, as long as you can get to both sides, no issue. I also recommend passing a bar of soap over the needle to help it slide thru multi layers of the strap.

[Jsaults]

Hi, My name is Jim and I have been a Speedy Stitcher user since 1969.

As Sgt Rock pointed out, SS sewing can be ugly, but as long as there are a sufficient number of stitches and you do not damage the webbing the sewn loop WILL HOLD. Back in the day I even made some climbing harnesses with mine. And I am still here.

SS'ing is an acquired skill, so practice, practice, practice. And pull those stitches tight! If you do not cut into at least one finger skin fold during your first session you are not pulling them tight.

Jim

[SGT Rock]

You need to be able to access both sides of the project. You can't blind stitch with it. I suppose you could use it on china silk but it would be kind of like swatting a fly with a sledge hammer.

that sounds fine. I was more thinking about places down in the pack where it is so far down, getting that part under the foot of the sewing machine isn't feasible.

[WV]

that sounds fine. I was more thinking about places down in the pack where it is so far down, getting that part under the foot of the sewing machine isn't feasible.

I've used a lockstitch for that situation, but not with a speedy stitcher, just holding a sewing machine needle by hand. Usually that's been trailside repairs.

[mclmm]

SS'ing is an acquired skill, so practice, practice, practice. And pull those stitches tight! If you do not cut into at least one finger skin fold during your first session you are not pulling them tight.

Word.

I've used one for boot repairs in the field, which was a logistical challenge, so pack repairs should be a cakewalk. As long as you can get your hands on both sides of the article you're stitching/repairing it'll work fine.