[quote=Wolfman]Interesting, I couldn't get my Vectran to melt with a torch. It just burned and charred. I have a butane torch with a hot knife and I couldn't get it hot enough at my cabin.
Actually no, I haven't used the super glue technique, I've just been using electrical shrink tube (also sold as 'shrink whipping' at some sailing stores for about 3 times the cost). I take about 2 inches of 3/8" tube (for 3/8" line) and slide it to the spot I want to cut, heat it to shrink (it can shrink 1/2 it original diameter so it puts really good pressure on the rope end) and then cut through the tube. I now have two line ends that are securely whipped and the whipping won't come undone!
Also I cut my lines using one of those ceramic paring knives they sell for kitchen use (don't tell my wife I'm using her good knife). The thing is sharp like crazy and goes through the toughest rope super clean. I'm thinking of getting one just for my gear box it works so good![/quote]
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