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Apr 6, 2010 at 3:19 pm #1257396

Nick –
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@byproxy
Locale: Pacific Northwest

I need to trim some straps on some of my gear… wondered if anyone had any tips on how to get a clean edge. Taking a lighter to the cut end of webbing never results in a clean edge.

Thanks!

Apr 6, 2010 at 4:12 pm #1594951

Matt Lutz
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@citystuckhiker
Locale: Midwest

I have cut my straps on my Vapor Trail. Use a sharp fabric scissors and cut at 45 degrees to the length of the webbing. Then you need to fuse (i.e. melt) the edge. Use a lighter and hold the webbing horizontal to the ground and quickly go over the top and bottom of the webbing. You don't need to do it very long.

Apr 6, 2010 at 4:21 pm #1594956

Bob Gross
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@b-g-2-2
Locale: Silicon Valley

Use a hot knife.

–B.G.–

Apr 6, 2010 at 5:52 pm #1594994

Don Meredith
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@donmeredith
Locale: SouthEast

Go to your outfitter and ask to borrow the hot knife they use to cut poly rope. Works like a charm and will start an interesting conversation guaranteed.

Don Meredith

lightpack.blogspot.com

Apr 6, 2010 at 7:27 pm #1595035

Vick Hines
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@vickrhines
Locale: Central Texas

Superglue, then cut.

Apr 6, 2010 at 8:07 pm #1595052

Dan @ Durston Gear
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@dandydan
Locale: Canadian Rockies

Don't hold the lighter so close. Hold it an 1" to 1.5" away and everything will happen much slower so it's easier to get a smooth edge.

Apr 7, 2010 at 12:22 pm #1595325

Nick –
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@byproxy
Locale: Pacific Northwest

wound up getting a basic razor blade scraper and used my trusty microtorch to heat up the blade before cutting each strap. worked perfectly!!
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