: is there anything wrong with useing #18 mason twine (nylon braid)for
: lashing??

Just be careful when tying your knots. The nylon line is "slippery" compared to cotton, jute, manilla, etc. and knots can work their way apart. If you use this, be ertain to get the knots REALLY tight.

Also, use heat to cut the material. This way the ends of the line fuse together and won't unravel. The tip of a soldering gun works fine, but some use the flame from a match, candle, or disposable butane cigarette lighter.

PGJ