: Btw, depending on who you're buying this stuff from biax is often
: used so the yarns are not bent like they would be if woven into
: cloth, so the biax tape is generally a bit stronger than tape
: that was woven. Otherwise it's pretty similiar. There does have
: to be a way to secure each layer to the next, sometimes it's
: glued together and sometimes it's sewn, otherwise it'll fall
: apart since it's not woven. So it's a good idea to experiment
: since sometimes the securing method doesn't work out as you'd
: like.

: For a kayak, the strengths don't matter usually, specially not if
: you're using 9 ounce since that's generally gross overkill.

: Bill H.

Thanks Bill

I thought you may be able to help.

The lightest biax I can source ovr here is the 9oz. That is why I want to be able to split it down from 4 inches to 2 inches width.

I was considering using it to reinforce the inner chine joins on a couple of S AND G shearwaters I am starting soon. I would prefer not to use ordinary tape and loose the use of the longitudinal thread.

Problem is that It will cost me a fair bit to have a sample delivered. Same as it will to get a roll.

Perhaps I will just cut some of my own bias off the six ounce cloth roll.

Kind of interested to try the bias too though just for curiosity sake.

Thanks again.

Et