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Re: Cutting shockcord
By:John ,Montreal
Date: 11/27/2000, 4:47 pm
In Response To: Cutting shockcord (John Leonard)

: Ok, I feel kinda dumb asking this question, but I havent been able to fiugure
: it out yet on my own. What is the correct way to cut shock cord and keep
: the ends from fraying or becoming a messy ball of melted nylon. I have
: tried using a hot knife to cut it. The sheath seals well but the whtie
: rubber part of the cord still slides around and eventually sticks out past
: the end. I usually cut it off with diagonal cutters and burn the ends.
: Works OK, but leaves a messy end.
: Any suggestions?

: John Leonard

hi, it`s not really aesthtic, but you can burn it after you cut it, it stays put for a good amount of time

Messages In This Thread

Cutting shockcord
John Leonard -- 11/26/2000, 10:46 pm
Great Ideas, Thanks!
John Leonard -- 11/27/2000, 8:22 pm
Re: Cutting shockcord
John ,Montreal -- 11/27/2000, 4:47 pm
Re: Cutting shockcord
Ralph Kelley -- 11/27/2000, 2:20 pm
Re: Cutting shockcord
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 11/27/2000, 9:55 am
Re: Heat Shrink Tubing
Spidey -- 11/26/2000, 11:11 pm
Re: Heat Shrink Tubing...I like it !!
Bill Boyd -- 11/27/2000, 8:57 am
Re: Heat Shrink Tubing...I like it !!
Spidey -- 12/1/2000, 5:34 pm
Re: Heat Shrink Tubing
Matt Thyer -- 11/27/2000, 12:52 am
Molten Nylon
Brian Giles -- 11/27/2000, 2:03 am