On Sun, 18 Jan 1998, BSimon1234 wrote: > > In a message dated 1/18/98 10:59:03 AM, you wrote: > > Bob Bergantino wrote: > > in response to; << Even nylon fishing line would probably be more appropriate > >> > > <<How about dental floss (unflavored). I've used for quick repair, but wonder > about long-lasting effect. Anyone have any "long term" experience using it?>> > > I tried dental floss on several projects and gave it up as too hard to use, > too unreliable. I would like to cast a vote for the fishing line. NOT THE > MONOFILIMENT KIND, but the old fashioned, black, braided stuff. Glues really > well, exceedingly strong, cannot imagine andything working bettter. With > different pound tests, it comes in a range of diameters. > > Bill Simon > Phoenix One thing that might work better than fishing line is Kevlar cord, which is available on a per foot basis. Kevlar is the stuff from which bullet- proof vests are made. Player technicians have been using it for "fish- ing-pole" tracking mechanisms found on old vintage players, because it has proven itself to be more durable than regular fishing line, which they used to use until Kevlar came along. Just a thought. Les Smith
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