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Re: Frayed shock cord ends...
By:John B.
Date: 6/16/2000, 6:53 pm
In Response To: Frayed shock cord ends... (Armin)

: Any neat ideas to finish off the cut ends of shock cord? Too bad to have a
: nice detailed boat with underwear loom sticking out of the cord. :) AW

I usually use heat (from a lighter or match) to singe the ends ... not too long though, as the ends will eventually catch on fire (do it outside). Same for nylon webbing, rope, etc.

Messages In This Thread

Frayed shock cord ends...
Armin -- 6/16/2000, 6:36 pm
Re: Frayed shock cord ends...
Mike Hanks -- 6/17/2000, 9:58 am
shock cord end
mike allen ---> -- 6/16/2000, 7:47 pm
Re: cyano-who?
Dean Trexel -- 6/16/2000, 9:07 pm
Re: Frayed shock cord ends...
John B. -- 6/16/2000, 6:53 pm
Re: Frayed shock cord ends...
Dean Trexel -- 6/16/2000, 7:41 pm
Re: Whipping, no not that kind
Mitch Isoe -- 6/16/2000, 11:35 pm
Re: Whipping, no not that kind
Wayne R. -- 6/17/2000, 7:41 am
Re: Whipping, no not that kind
Grant Glazer -- 6/17/2000, 6:28 am
Re: Great Link
Spidey -- 6/17/2000, 12:37 am