cable tie down material

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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ive read articles on using thread as a source for cable tie downs on flat cars.
i cant remember the type of thread used but it didnt leave fuzzies.

any and all help is greatly appreciated

tom

2

I use Waxed Fly-tying Thread. You can get it in diameters down to 8/0. i use that sise to bundle wood bunks and larger diameters for tiedowns.

I model “N” Scale

3

guitar strings look good for metal tiedown material/cables

4

I have a spool of metallic thread I borrow from the wife’s sewing kit from time to time.

5

I’ve heard of using lycra thread like they use in sports bras. It stretches and isn’t supposed to get fuzzies. I haven’t found any to try it yet but I’ve heard it works for telephone wires too.

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ok guys thanks for the tips ideas and help im gonna check into all these ideas

tom