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Speedy stitcher thread

UMICH1

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I was going to sew my leftover strap on my Anderson to make a bridge for it like John Eberhart did. I was going to bring it to a local upholstery shop. I have a speedy stitcher but not sure if I trust myself lol. Is the polyester thread that's included with it strong enough? Thanks
 

Cajunshooter

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I believe polyester is the same thing the straps are made of. It’s pretty strong and it’s made for stitching leather, sails and climbing equipment.

Have you seen one of the videos on using the speedy stitcher?


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UMICH1

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I believe polyester is the same thing the straps are made of. It’s pretty strong and it’s made for stitching leather, sails and climbing equipment.

Have you seen one of the videos on using the speedy stitcher?


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Yes I have. I may attempt it. Not sure how many times to do it. Looks like John E has a square and X in the middle. Someone else had one on here with 3 of those.
 

Cajunshooter

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Yes I have. I may attempt it. Not sure how many times to do it. Looks like John E has a square and X in the middle. Someone else had one on here with 3 of those.

The rectangle with the X through is pretty standard.


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pesqimon

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I haven’t found the strength of the thread but I assume it is better than 50lbs per stitch.

So regardless of the pattern you use, make sure to hve enough stitches.

For 2000lbs it would be 40 stitches at 50lbs per stitch.
 
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pesqimon

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I think @redsquirrel found that it's 50lb per stitch with the awl and standard thread.

Yup, I read it somewhere here. I’ve seen websites claim higher than that but nothing from Speedy stitcher themselves or Strapworks. So for now, I’ll use 50# as that’s the lowest I’ve heard. I’ll keep my eye out for more info.

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Buchholz06

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Anyone know the rating of regular thread and a sewing machine? My kid got one as a birthday gift and I may put it into action. Definately a lot more stitches than I can get with a speedy stitcher.
 

kenn1320

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Whoever decided to name this thing a "Speedy" Stitcher is full of crap. Speedy my ass:grinning:
I just got one...man, do I ever need some practice with it.

I got faster after the holes in my fingers healed. lol Seriously, be careful pushing that through while supporting the fabric, that needle loves blood. :oops:

Right or wrong, I make my own bow strings, so I use dynema for my thread. Is it stronger than the original stuff....I would hope so.
 

Allegheny Tom

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I got faster after the holes in my fingers healed. lol Seriously, be careful pushing that through while supporting the fabric, that needle loves blood. :oops:

Right or wrong, I make my own bow strings, so I use dynema for my thread. Is it stronger than the original stuff....I would hope so.
B-50 string material makes great thread, too. Sew a button on with that stuff and it'll be there forever.
That was an old tip from Paul Brunner...Screaming Eagle owner.

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boyne bowhunter

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I got faster after the holes in my fingers healed. lol Seriously, be careful pushing that through while supporting the fabric, that needle loves blood. :oops:

Right or wrong, I make my own bow strings, so I use dynema for my thread. Is it stronger than the original stuff....I would hope so.
I had to "Like" even though I can relate. I managed to pull a length of that rope they use for thread through the ring finger of my left hand lock stitching a rope splice once. I thought my wife was gonna pass out when I said, "Hey look what I just did" and showed her. She hates needles, didn't appreciate the humor in it . . . ;).