From: dldecker@mediaone.net
Message-Id: <3.0.3.32.19980902164914.00859e30@se.mediaone.net>
Date: Wed, 02 Sep 1998 16:49:14 -0400
To: baidarka@lists.intelenet.net
Subject: Re: [baidarka] Help - Kevlar or similar string info
In-Reply-To: <3.0.32.19980902093548.00956100@bnldag.ags.bnl.gov>
If there is a Fly Fishing store (Orvis or like) they usually have kevlar
thread for tieing flies.
Dana
At 09:35 AM 9/2/98 -0400, Bill Leonhardt wrote:
>At 11:14 PM 9/1/98 -0700, Robert Spano wrote:
>
>>worry about rust or corrosion again. Or ship the TIG welder and use
>>Kevlar string for lacing everything together if you want flexibility.
>>
>
>
>Hello List,
>
>I know the comment above was made in jest (at least I think it was) but it
>reminded me that this list has a lot of expertise in an area where I need
>some help.
>
>I am a mechanical engineer and I am designing a piece of equipment for a
>physics experiment. I am looking for a source of high strength string,
>Kevlar or otherwise, that I can use for securing some equipment. I know
>that there have been some discussions re: lashing material, and I'm
>thinking that some of you out there have information I can use.
>
>I'm asking for web page references, etc. on high strength, light weight
>string-like materials. Also, I once heard (can't remember where) a
>reference to something called "spider wire". Can anyone tell what that is?
>
>I know this is off topic baidarka-wise and I hope you will excuse the
>non-kayak question.
>
>Thanks in advance,
>
>Bill Leonhardt
>
>