"Wippen" (was "Whippen" cords)

[Paul S. Larudee]

Wet the cord first.  Then the glue will harden before it gets a chance to
wick.

Paul S. Larudee, RPT
Richmond, CA

Brian Trout wrote:

> Hi Roger,
>
> The thin stuff would wick into the silk pretty quickly.  The thick stuff
> might be a better choice if one had to make a quickie field repair, as it
> probably wouldn't wick much.
>
> Just my $0.02
>
> Brian T.
> btrout@desupernet.net
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Roger Jolly <baldyam@sk.sympatico.ca>
>
> <snip>  > I would not recommend CA glue for gluing the silk cord, it will
> wick into
> > the material and rob it of the flexibility.  Hot hide glue would be
> > followed by white glue for field repairs.