http://www.countycomm.com/spectra.htm
I might be little late on this one but it looks like its strong stuff- 90# test!
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.
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.
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.
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.
thanks for the info guys! glad someone has given this stuff a try and determined its worth
...in it for pics.
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.
might be handy to throw in your emergency kit with a couple of hand needles and a couple of fish hooks.
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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