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Silk for ferrule wraps?
Posted by:
Ray Hartley
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Date: November 13, 2009 05:57PM
I've used white Pearsall's Gossamer silk thread in the past for creating transluscent guide wraps on a few UL rods but have always been a little gunshy about using it to wrap the ferrules, as I heard of an incident or two where the ferrule split. Just curious if anyone here has tried it? Re: Silk for ferrule wraps?
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
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Date: November 13, 2009 07:31PM
If you make the wrap snug and get the thread down close to the edge, it won't be an issue.
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Posted by:
john channer
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Date: November 14, 2009 09:15PM
I wouldn't use Gossamer for that, mostly because I don't like it and find that YLI 100 is not much bigger but a lot easier to work with. If you want the best clear wraps, get it in Natural.
john Re: Silk for ferrule wraps?
Posted by:
Ray Hartley
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Date: November 18, 2009 07:38PM
John, are you refering to the #239 Natural White? Yeah, I've shyed away from using sewing thread ever since I unknowingly used some that was treated with some sort of silicone or teflon. From what I understand though, most 100% silk threads aren't coated ...is the YLI?
Also, if you don't mind, how small is 100wt in comparison to size-A. ~Ray Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 11/18/2009 07:40PM by Ray Hartley. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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