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Hitena USA Thread
Posted by:
Ray Zarychta
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Date: June 17, 2018 11:55AM
I received the small sample spools of free thread and have been able to use it on several guide repairs.
My thread tensioner utilizes two round discs to apply pressure to the thread that occasionally results in thread "fuzzies". I found none at all with the black sample of the Hitena thread. Packing of the thread was much easier and appears to be much tighter than other threads I have used. The true test is once the thread epoxy is applied but I expect to see a superior seal. I was not disappointed once the epoxy was applied. I trim my thread with a single edge razor blade and again often get fuzzies even with a new blade. None appeared when I cut the Hitena thread. So, my initial reaction is that this may be the best wrapping thread I have used in twenty years. I have subsequently ordered the special 17 spool pack from Hitena and shipping was very quick. There are some interesting names to the thread colors and the standard colors look very nice. I plan on using a couple of them to do a complete rod for a local group involved in "Take a Vet Fishing" organization. The rod will be a free raffle to the vets. Looking forward to wrapping a complete rod, I have a feeling that I will be a pleasure to use this thread. Ray Zarychta Glastonbury, CT Re: Hitena USA Thread
Posted by:
Bill Sidney
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Date: June 17, 2018 02:21PM
Right on on that statement about Hitena thread an fast service as well , they don't drag there feet to get it into the mail , they have small 30 yard samples that are free [ 2 spools ]
as well as samples of there line . as far as I can tell there line is great , PS there special on there wrap thread is out standing to get a spool of the colors on sale , 17 spools on the special sale , William Sidney AK Re: Hitena USA Thread
Posted by:
herb canter
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Date: June 17, 2018 03:27PM
I also like the thread a lot , works fantastic and the finished product comes out great . Re: Hitena USA Thread
Posted by:
Bruce Phillips
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Date: June 17, 2018 06:00PM
Since this is stretchy thread, do you set your thread tensioner the same as no stretch thread? Re: Hitena USA Thread
Posted by:
Bill Sidney
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Date: June 18, 2018 12:25AM
to give you a correct answer, all I can say is get some samples an go to it , you have not lost a thing but a little time , the thread is great as I see it .
once you have placed your order [ free thread] will be in your hand in less than a 7 days most of the time in less than 4 , at least that is what I get it in the far north West corner of the USA every person is a little different on wrapping guides, you will be happy with the results as every one is that I know of , William Sidney AK Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/18/2018 12:29AM by Bill Sidney. Re: Hitena USA Thread
Posted by:
Bruce Phillips
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Date: June 18, 2018 12:49AM
I ordered the 17 spool pack anyway, i figured for that price what the heck as i'm sure i'm going to like it. I have only built 3 rods so im not set in my way's yet...lol Re: Hitena USA Thread
Posted by:
Bill Sidney
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Date: June 18, 2018 12:15PM
Bruce you can't go wrong with your selection it is great thread, you get fast service from them , this is a ++ for me , William Sidney AK Re: Hitena USA Thread
Posted by:
Ray Zarychta
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Date: June 18, 2018 12:17PM
Bruce, I did not reset the tension on my wrapping device, if this is appreciably stretchier thread, I did not notice it. Although I do occasionally have to change the setting when using metallic trim thread, when resetting it is anyone's guess how close I dial it back to the original spot, it's the old hand grenade and horseshoe answer. Ray Zarychta Glastonbury, CT Re: Hitena USA Thread
Posted by:
Daniel Grundvig
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Date: June 19, 2018 01:55PM
Agree, this is excellent thread. I've only used "D" in black for my saltwater rods and have been very pleased. The thread stretch allows the tag end to retract cleanly without fuzz when cut with a new razor blade. Also I really like the bright black color when coated with epoxy- none of the dull or slightly "grayish" caste with some of the other black thread I've tried. Good stuff! Re: Hitena USA Thread
Posted by:
Bruce Phillips
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Date: June 21, 2018 01:59PM
Got my order today, plus they sent me a sample of there silky thread, going to need magnifying glass to see that to install and try. Now to order a rod to build. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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