Thank you for all your advice.
I will rethink the use of Kevlar in place of shroud lines.
Where do you recommend looking for Carpet thread?
Jo-Anne Fabrics?
Search found 3 matches
- Mon, 01 Jun 20, 20:23 pm
- Forum: Construction Tools
- Topic: Kevlar String request
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4355
- Thu, 28 May 20, 19:54 pm
- Forum: Building Hints and Tips
- Topic: Kevlar String replacement
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5045
Kevlar String replacement
I have heard a number of experienced Rocketeers talk about never using Estes elastic shock cords, but ALWAYS replacing them with Kevlar string, looped around centering rings and motor mounts. How common is this? What weight or strength of line is recommended? Doesn't this also promote zippering of t...
- Thu, 28 May 20, 19:50 pm
- Forum: Construction Tools
- Topic: Kevlar String request
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4355
Kevlar String request
I am looking for a spool or supply of Kevlar string to replace elastic shockcords on my low power rockets.
Also might use it as shroud lines on parachutes that I am constructing.
Anyone got some that they would recommend?
Also might use it as shroud lines on parachutes that I am constructing.
Anyone got some that they would recommend?