Kevlar string

**yoni** · 11-10-23, 15:28

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?

**georgeib** · 11-10-23, 15:43

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

**hotrodder636** · 11-10-23, 15:55

Dip the ends in superglue or an epoxy resin.

**Disciple** · 11-10-23, 15:55

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

**georgeib** · 11-10-23, 22:10

Originally Posted by Disciple

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

I like these ideas!

**Disciple** · 11-11-23, 08:43

Originally Posted by georgeib

I like these ideas!

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

**sinister** · 11-11-23, 08:52

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

**Disciple** · 11-11-23, 09:02

Originally Posted by sinister

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

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?

**jsbhike** · 11-11-23, 09:42

Muted color and cheap heat shrink.

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

**Disciple** · 11-11-23, 10:22

Originally Posted by jsbhike

Muted color and cheap heat shrink.

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

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

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