Kevlar string

So I bought some kevlar string and since you can't melt the stuff, I have a question.

How do you keep it from fraying?

Tie a knot in it. Or put a glob of glue on the end.

Dip the ends in superglue or an epoxy resin.

Adhesive-lined heat-shrink tubing. Whipping first for thicker cord and rope.

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Originally Posted by Disciple

Adhesive-lined heat-shrink tubing. Whipping first for thicker cord and rope.

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I like these ideas!

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Originally Posted by georgeib

I like these ideas!

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I cannot take credit. It's a professional method to finish aramid line, but machine stitching is used in place of whipping by most.

When we used kevlar suspension line we would finger-trap and stitch it.

https://giantleaprocketry.com/cdn/sh...g?v=1609821741

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Originally Posted by sinister

When we used kevlar suspension line we would finger-trap and stitch it.

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I cannot quite see what that shows. The top one looks like it's just folded and flat stitched? On the bottom one is the tail partially buried? Why not taper a fully bury it before stitching?

Muted color and cheap heat shrink.

https://www.harborfreight.com/electr...ing-66766.html

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Originally Posted by jsbhike

Muted color and cheap heat shrink.

https://www.harborfreight.com/electr...ing-66766.html

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The adhesive-lined variety really does work better. It's worth the extra.

I knew I would get some great ideas.

Thank you so much.