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Cuben VS sil test

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PostedNov 5, 2010 at 4:11 pm

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

PostedNov 5, 2010 at 4:26 pm

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.

PostedNov 9, 2010 at 6:39 pm

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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