Sowing webbing

[Poignard]

What a useful thread (!), good practical advice and it's given me an idea on how to solve a small problem on my boat. I have been wondering how I can secure a 115Ah battery into its tray, a webbing strap would be a simple effective solution.

 

[robertj]

Brilliant info many thanks.

If you are interested . . . I have recently conducted a ton of testing on sewing webbing . . . summary of results can be found here (a little more than half way down the page): http://www.bethandevans.com/load.htm

 

[eddisonj]

Adding a supplementary question to the (forum) thread - can anyone advise suitable (material) thread to use?

 

[sarabande]

minimum V69. but V138 better. Go for UV stabilised thread from a reliable supplier (poss Sailrite, Toomers, etc)

 

[Swanrad2]

Apologies - I started the thread and then disappeared for a while, it got a little longer than I expected so will read properly tonight. Thanks, Tony'

 

[Blueboatman]

I made a trisail without a sewing machine (!). Instead of eyes I used webbing, and a hot needle to preprick the holes along a pencilled zigzag. Strong as all get out, in the event.

 

[KAM]

You will not damage a domestic sewing machine with webbing. The weave is very open and its easy to sew. My wife's machine copes with several layers no problem.

 

[MoodySabre]

If your wife has a fancy machine then it won't have a very powerful motor. My local sewing machine shop sold me an older simple, straight or zigzag, machine for £46 and it goes through four layers of canvas or sail fabric easily. Not worth risking her machine, or wrath, for that little money.

 

[Malabar]

http://www.speedystitcher.com/products.html

I have one and recommend it. I mostly use it for webbing.

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