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    David Olsen
    Spectator

    @oware

    Locale: Steptoe Butte

    First little test sewing 1.3 oz silnylon to .7 oz CubenCN2K.08.

    Simple single stitched seam between
    fabric and also on hem. 3/4 inch ribbon
    sewn with 30 stitches in a z tack.
    number 69 bonded nylon thread, huge
    number 22 needle (for those wondering
    about needle perforations).

    Pulled to failure.test 1 sil vs cuben

    #1661560
    Dan @ Durston Gear
    BPL Member

    @dandydan

    Locale: Canadian Rockies

    Nice test! Got any lighter cuben to do the same thing with?

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    David Olsen
    Spectator

    @oware

    Locale: Steptoe Butte

    Yes, I have some lighter cuben to try too.

    Will have to be next week.

    Got a bit of Hysol and contact cement to add to the mix eventually.

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    Ike Mouser
    Member

    @isaac-mouser

    do you mean pvc cement? If so, are you priming? with what?

    second, my roll of .7oz olive drab cuben came in today, and i have to work on it tommorow as i need my waders and waterbag for an upcoming hike. Can you do the tests tommorrow?

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