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sleeving spectra lines with para cord 75.
« on: July 22, 2017, 08:28:20 AM »
first try at using sleeves on spectra line. 

Use para cord 75, single inner strand
use about 6 inches to make a loop, remove the central strand
use small diameter wire doubled over to feed the line through.  I used copper wrapping wire
heat sear the ends of the para cord.  or they unravel.  A good time is while the wire is in the casing.
Pull the spectra through the para cord and tie a figure 8 knot. 

scientific tests coming in a week or so.  Oshkosh is next week. 

Initial pull tests opened up a line clip, so it looks good.  I need to borrow a pull test scale.
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Re: sleeving spectra lines with para cord 75.
« Reply #1 on: July 22, 2017, 08:29:48 AM »
this is the para cord with the inner being pulled out.
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Re: sleeving spectra lines with para cord 75.
« Reply #2 on: July 22, 2017, 08:35:11 AM »
first try at using sleeves on spectra line. 

Use para cord 75, single inner strand
use about 6 inches to make a loop, remove the central strand
use small diameter wire doubled over to feed the line through.  I used copper wrapping wire
heat sear the ends of the para cord.  or they unravel.  A good time is while the wire is in the casing.
Pull the spectra through the para cord and tie a figure 8 knot. 

scientific tests coming in a week or so.  Oshkosh is next week, so I will be busy.   

Initial pull tests opened up a line clip, so it looks good.  I need to borrow a pull test scale.
Dave Siegler
NE9N extra class
AMA 720731
EAA 1231299 UAS Certificate Number FA39HY9ML7  Member of the Milwaukee Circlemasters. A Gold Leader Club for over 25 years!  http://www.circlemasters.com/

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Re: sleeving spectra lines with para cord 75.
« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2017, 11:00:14 AM »
Any kind of braided, hollow fishing line in the 50-100lb test range will work the same way.  Power Pro and a couple others are now offering hollow Specta line.
phil Cartier


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