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Skin-on-Frame: Shrinking nylon
By:Stefan
Date: 9/26/2012, 3:55 pm

Hey All,

Finally getting my skin sewn on. I am using Corey's 12oz ballistic nylon. Is shrinking recommended? If so do I wet out the nylon and iron it. If so what temp setting on the iron?

Thanks,

Stefan

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Skin-on-Frame: Shrinking nylon
Stefan -- 9/26/2012, 3:55 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Shrinking nylon
Bill Hamm -- 9/27/2012, 1:58 am
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lance buck -- 9/27/2012, 2:46 pm
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Ken Blanton -- 9/27/2012, 3:28 pm
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stefan -- 9/27/2012, 3:43 pm
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Ken Blanton -- 9/27/2012, 5:05 pm