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Mixing Thread Sizes
Posted by:
Robert Hummel
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Date: March 22, 2017 04:42PM
Are any issues created if you mix thread sizes in a guide wrap. For example: using size A for the main color with size D for the trim band or vice versa? Re: Mixing Thread Sizes
Posted by:
Phil Erickson
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Date: March 22, 2017 05:10PM
Do a test wrap. As "D" is so much larger then "A", it may look weird. Re: Mixing Thread Sizes
Posted by:
Norman Miller
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Date: March 22, 2017 09:45PM
I have used size A thread for trim wraps and D, C, B, or A as the main wrap. Absolutely no problem. I do not usually use the larger thread for trim, unless it's an inlay, I like a thin trim wrap. But once finished you can't determine the size of the thread used for the trim, also no lumps or bumps.
Norm Re: Mixing Thread Sizes
Posted by:
Dan Grulke
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Date: March 23, 2017 08:20AM
No issues with that at all. As the previous posted stated a smaller sized trim band will give you a smaller in width trim wrap with the same number of turns, many people prefer this others not so much. Many people have used a mix of metallic, and nylons as well for guide wraps. A metallic wrap with a nylon trim band and then a smaller metallic trim band looks nice.
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Posted by:
Ken Brown 2
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Date: March 24, 2017 07:03AM
I agree with Dan on the sizes. I have mixed A and D with no issues thus far. The only thing I could think of that may give you an issue is if you dont pack the thread tight enough. Re: Mixing Thread Sizes
Posted by:
Mark Hahn
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Date: March 24, 2017 08:11AM
I have used A and D together in a wrap. Most of the cases were A utilized as the wrap and the D as the trim. The vast majority of the wraps are completed using nothing but A throughout. It is a trial and error process; some I liked and some got scrapped. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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