Welsh4life Posted February 12, 2020 Report Posted February 12, 2020 I am nearing the point where I will start sew in on the polyester covering on my longshot. I was wondering what the opinions were on the choice of thread. I have a large supply of artificial sinew, and thank you to whomever recommended purchasing two rolls for us rookies. I also read that braided fishing line is good to use. I was wondering the thoughts of the group. Thanks Quote
Abyssdncr Posted February 12, 2020 Report Posted February 12, 2020 I used this for all of mine: http://www.kudzucraft.net/Rope-and-Thread/Stitching-Twine.html ...but it's out of stock... I can't think of any good reason braided line wouldn't work for sewing, but I would want to make sure it's something that will melt with heat after you tie off and snip the tag ends to discourage the knots from slipping loose over time. Quote
Hirilonde Posted February 13, 2020 Report Posted February 13, 2020 I used braided Spectra fishing line. Extremely strong and still a fine thread like material. Quote
Kudzu Posted February 13, 2020 Report Posted February 13, 2020 I have a large spool of some sort of braided line that I have used for all my client boats. I like it best because it is strong enough I don't have to double it up to pull the skin really tight. I have looked for a supplier for something similar for a long time and have given up. Just can't find anything in small spools I can sell. But, the line I sell doubled up works. Sinew will work. Braided fishing line works. Nothing magic there, I just don't use nylon based because of the stretch. Quote
Tom Lathrop Posted February 14, 2020 Report Posted February 14, 2020 For a different purpose, I use "Squiding line", which is the same or similar to braided fishing line. Available in Dacron or nylon in a range of strengths and very strong. Quote
JohnAsa Posted October 7, 2020 Report Posted October 7, 2020 I have been using 80 lb braided fishing line. only concern is that when I am using my heat gun to shrink, the fishing line can melt, so be sure and shield it when shrinking your skin! Quote
Hirilonde Posted October 7, 2020 Report Posted October 7, 2020 Try the heat gun on the line. I can't imagine it's melting point is that much lower than the cloth. Quote
Kudzu Posted October 10, 2020 Report Posted October 10, 2020 First off you shouldn't use a heat gun, that is just asking for trouble. You should shrink it with a clothes iron. Quote
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