Where to buy Kevelar thread?

[War Bird Radio]

I've seen posts where Kevelar (hope I spelled that right) thread was used. I need some to rig my Airco DH2 but don't even know where to start to find it. Can anyone help please.

John

[boomerace]

I've seen posts where Kevelar (hope I spelled that right) thread was used. I need some to rig my Airco DH2 but don't even know where to start to find it. Can anyone help please.

John
Why bother as Spider Wire Fishing line makes it look wimpy! :cool:
boomer
www.boomerseflight.com

[War Bird Radio]

I don't get it?

[macr]

I think he is trying to say is that Spider wire (which is a fishing line) is stronger than Kevlar thread. I myself have been after Kevlar thread in Australia and all I can find is spider wire. Unfortunately it is very expensive in Australia. :(

[War Bird Radio]

So is Spider Wire a woven type line, like they use for fly fishing? Does it stretch? Why does it look whimpy? Do I ask too many questions? :)

[The Other Dave]

There are 2 types of spyder wire.

Woven and Mono.

Both are made of spectra.

I like the woven. I use 60 lb test just to make sure it never
breaks. It also takes CA better.

[macr]

Spider wire is woven or mono. I can't vouch if it is stronger than kevlar, but it is pretty strong. It doesn't stretch (Has the same properties as Kevlar). If his claims are true then it will make the Kevlar look whimpy, but wether it is that much stronger, will have to be answered by someone else more in the know than me.

[macr]

Take a look at Spider wire (http://www.spiderfishing.com/).

[War Bird Radio]

Ok, I'll look into this Spider Wire stuff (woven) and see if it will work.

Also wanted thin Kevlar thread to wrap CF tubes and such, then CA the wrapped parts.

[macr]

THen spider wire will be able to handle that fairly well. I was looking to wrap a main spar for a 2m glider

[boomerace]

Ok, I'll look into this Spider Wire stuff (woven) and see if it will work.

Also wanted thin Kevlar thread to wrap CF tubes and such, then CA the wrapped parts.
I use it all the time for that and anything else requiring a super strong thin thread!
boomer
www.boomerseflight.com

[Dave Hederich]

Ditto Boomer. You can get Spider Wire for a pretty decent price at WalMart, so it's pretty easy to find locally.

[Antonsoarer]

John, if you really want Kevelar then track down a FreeFlight supplier, usually very cheap and lots of Kevelar materials.

Have a look at this link, You can by 1000' of the Kevelar for $15 plus postage!

KEVLAR THREAD:
22lb test thread 0.010" dia (0.25 mm) in 1,000 ft spools
£9.00 post free.
Ideal for binding stressed parts e.g. wing joiner tubes and spars, in fact you can use Kevlar thread in any situation in which binding is called for.

http://www.freeflightsupplies.co.uk/hitech.htm

and here is the whole site

http://www.freeflightsupplies.co.uk/

with lots of other good stuff... (it works OK on RC models too ;) )

Loads of other great stuff, even with the exchange rate it's still cheap.

Tony.

[MartinL]

I use Kelvar tows on all my models from gliders to peanut size Rc.
U cant wet Spider wire with CA. Great with anything carbon. Of course
we use it for pull pull conection. Great stiffener and non brittle compare with
carbon tows. Does not add much weight.

I cant remember which brand mine..either Great Plane or Dubro.

[boomerace]

I use Kelvar tows on all my models from gliders to peanut size Rc.
U cant wet Spider wire with CA. Great with anything carbon. Of course
we use it for pull pull conection. Great stiffener and non brittle compare with
carbon tows. Does not add much weight.

I cant remember which brand mine..either Great Plane or Dubro.
That's funny as my braided spider wire doesn't seem to know that! I just used some more on a binding job today. Seems to soak up my thin CA just fine!
boomer
www.boomerseflight.com

[MartinL]

My apology...I have seen it on indoor models but have not use it myself.
I thought it is made from filament material...Still kelvar u can select your thickness :)

[Dave Hederich]

Still kelvar u can select your thickness :)

Spider Wire is available in many different sizes (thicknesses) on the shelf of the sporting goods section at your local WalMart. I can't think of anything easier than being able to walk into a local store, compare the various sizes, pick the one you want, walk to the checkout and plunk down your money (last roll of Spider Wire cost me ~$7). I've used it to wrap the carbon fiber rod joints on all of my IFO-type aircraft, and it works beautifully with thin CA. Never had one break or come apart.

[boomerace]

What Dave said. I use 30# test braided most of the time and it's really small in section! The only problem I have with it is none of my scissors will cut it! :rolleyes: Have to get it against the cutting board and then use a new razor blade! :D You know I don't feel $7 for 350 yards of Spider Wire is that big a hit!
boomer
www.boomerseflight.com

[macr]

$7! I will have to find out how much it is here. I think we are in the $20 to $30 bracket! :(

[mode1]

LightflightRC sells Kevelar by the spool. When I checked it was $3.50 for 60 feet.

[War Bird Radio]

Ok Boomer!
I'll go to WalMart in Lebanon tomorrow and see what they have for sizes. I need to bind CF to CF, CF to balsa, also use it for rigging and pull pull controls.

I would like to try some Kevlar to compare.

Thanks all,
John

[MartinL]

Spiderwire selling for $49 a spool(smallest one)...VERY expensive compared with kelvar... this is in Aus.

[macr]

Ah, now I remember why I nearly choked! :o I am buying some of the stuff from free flight supplies.

Mode1 wrote
LightflightRC sells Kevelar by the spool. When I checked it was $3.50 for 60 feet This is more like Kevlar TOW, than kevlar thread. Kevlar thread is twisted and looks similar to the everyday brown string.

[Dave Hederich]

Spiderwire selling for $49 a spool(smallest one)...VERY expensive compared with kelvar... this is in Aus.

The cost comparison per foot (or yard, or meter) is what I find to be relevant. It may be that this will vary from country to country.

[mad mike]

I see someone did mention fly fishing, you might check with the on-line fly fishing supply stores for that Kevlar thread.

It was while collecting fly tying supplies that I first "discovered" Kevlar thread.

Mike S.
(aka "mad mike")
Spring Hill, FL

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I crash, therefore, I FLY!
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There is no one true way.
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[macr]

Have a look at this link, You can by 1000' of the Kevelar for $15 plus postage!

KEVLAR THREAD:
22lb test thread 0.010" dia (0.25 mm) in 1,000 ft spools
£9.00 post free.
Ideal for binding stressed parts e.g. wing joiner tubes and spars, in fact you can use Kevlar thread in any situation in which binding is called for.
http://www.freeflightsupplies.co.uk/hitech.htm

Thanx Tony. I just ordered myself a roll and the Tufkut scissors above it. :cool: