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Stan · Joined: 18 Nov 2003 Posts: 48

Noticed something this weekend. A one ounce spool of Dabond thread fits onto a large old-fashioned thread spool, the kind with a 2 inch long 1/2 inch diameter spindle. I have some of these from back when I mistakenly thought nylon thread was the answer. Embarassed

That Dabond Poly is great stuff.

Stan

Kitesquid · Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2003 4:25 pm Post subject:

I buy the 4 oz cones of Dabond, 2 at a time and wish I could get a 1LB cone to save a little $$$$$

Oh well...

You can get a larger size at Sail Right in a rainbow of colors, but I dont know if I want to get a bigger size.

I guess I sould try to get a sample cone somewhere, but Heminway & Bartlett who manufactures DaBond is a little hard to work with.

Maybe Steve might want to cary this wonder thread in diffrent sizes and colors than the compititon at a better price Very Happy

because Hang em High only carys V-33 and it is ony made in back and white, but Sail Right carries the rest of the procuct line, but charges more for thieir products.
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Stan · Joined: 18 Nov 2003 Posts: 48

KS,
A pound? A kilo?
Sounds like more than for just personal use. You may be mistaken for a dealer! Cool

Stan

stevef · Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2003 4:51 pm Post subject:

I will have to investigate this further.....

When Kite Studio started, my father and I were just going to make and sell a stunt kite we called the STK ('steve & tony's kite). We actually made quite few... but as time when on, more and more people wanted to make their own but didnt have a place to buy parts. So, we started selling them some of ours..... and then our inventory grew and grew..... and the rest is history. So.... our inventory consists mostly of the items that we actually used in our shop. Our Nylon Bonded Thread has been in use since 1989 and it has always worked well for us. As I look at the kites that were made 13 years ago, the seams are still strong... although crooked! Smile

But, I do understand that some people have different preferences so I will look further into this.

By the way, off topic, but this is also the reason I dont currently have SkyShark in stock... I never used 'em. But...... by popular demand, I will be adding them in 2004.

Anybody want anything else?
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Progcraft · Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2003 4:53 pm Post subject:

Stan · Joined: 18 Nov 2003 Posts: 48

As a stuntkiter, Skysharks are a must for quads.
Stan

kiteguy · Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Posts: 70 Location: Kansas

I like to recycle by reusing things. I have made thread holders with a coat hanger and piece of wood. I have also made spool holders that is perfect for the 1 oz spool that Steve sells. You can see a photo series on how to make one of these at the following url.

http://www.ofoto.com/I.jsp?c=2d1upcf.81dzvw9j&x=1&y=-973qb6

You may have to register to view the photos. Just use a fake name and email address if you do not want to share personal info. I use the name John Doe and email addres as User@server.com That seems to work most times.

Another thread holder I use is a 1 or 2 liter soda bottle. Cut the bottom off and sit it over the spool of thread with the thread coming up out of the hole in the top. Throw the lid away, or drill a hole in it for the thread to go through.

kiteguy · Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Posts: 70 Location: Kansas

Oh, here is an idea I use. When sewing with thread that is not bonded just put a piece of foam in the hole at the top of the plastic soft drink bottle. Have a slit in it so the thread goes up through the foam on the way to the machine.

Spray a bit of silicon on the foam where the thread goes through. That way the thread is treated with silicon as it goes on the way to the machine. It is dry by the time it gets to the fabric, if you do not put on to much.

Use the bonded nylon Steve sells and the tip above is not necessary. I do not know about the Dabond. I got some of it on eBay. Three spools. I use it for kiteline, as it is more of a cord than thread.

Kitesquid · Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2003 8:09 am Post subject:

insted of spraying silicone, use "sewer's aid" from the fabric store. it is silicone in a liquid form.

You can buy a thread lubricator fron the fabric store, but look for hte ones that are sold to go on industrial sewing machines. better made and probally less expensive.
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