Jim asked: "I underestimated how much silk chord one needs for a jack spring job (square grand). This chord I got from from Schaff looks like it has a core and weave(or whatever you call it). Any chance one could get this stuff locally at a fabric/upholstery store or some such?" Jim, For the life of me, why does the "Silk Cord" persist as THE thing to use for spring cord!!???? Silk is the last thing I'd ever use! It's known to self destruct and does not take abrasion worth a hoot! For the umpteenth time, I'll say it : Go to your local sporting goods store and get some "Backing Line". This stuff comes in all sorts of Braided sizes. It is used to suppliment the fly line so that when that 30 lb. Kokanie takes a run, you don't run out of line and then lose the fish!<G> It is braided nylon line. It used to be called Casting Line, when "level wind" reels were prevalent, (I won't say they were In Favor<G>). Famous for the ever-chilling BACK LASH!<G> Hope that helps. BTW, make sure that the spring starts to engage when the jack is at 45 degrees! That is critical! Joe Joe Garrett, R.P.T. Captain of the Tool Police Squares R I
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