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    What type thread

    MAKEING A HAMMOCK OUT OF 1.9 RIPSTOP NYLON. WOULD LIKE TO HAVE YOU FELLERS EXPERT ADVICE ON THREAD SIZE AND TYPE THX.

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    Short answer....regular gutterman sewall POLYESTER thread from your local sew shop. Cotton thread is a no-no. I use gutterman tera tex 35 from DIY Gear supply. Works great in my sewing machine.
    My head is an animal

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    Gutterman 100% polyester. All I've used, all I'll ever use probably. I second it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by boulderv7 View Post
    Short answer....regular gutterman sewall POLYESTER thread from your local sew shop. Cotton thread is a no-no. I use gutterman tera tex 35 from DIY Gear supply. Works great in my sewing machine.
    thank you will order some

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