On 4/20/2019 2:40 PM, Don wrote:
The name of the manufacturer I couldn't remember was Everson. I would
imagine it may only be available locally here on the left coast but the
info and URL is at https://www.eversoncordage.com/tarred-seine-twine.
Don W7WLL
Can anyone decode the #N gauges listed? IOW, is there a table or
formula that converts the numbered sizes to diameter? I see that
the strength varies from 7.5 to 9.5 lbs per size #. So the
diameter should be roughly proportional to the square root of the
size #.
Also, how messy is the tar, especially at high temperatures in the sun?
Does it get all over your hands when handling the twine? Does the
tar tend to form a solid ball around knots making them difficult to
untie?
I will say that tar sounds like something that should be bulletproof
w.r.t. UV if it stays put.
The price for 220 lb twine works out to slightly over 1 cent/foot.
Baler twine is something like 2/3 cents/foot. So this is very
cost effective given the additional UV protection.
Rick N6RK
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