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Besides the technique, it’s also important to use the right kind of lacing cord. A current standard in telecommunications is nine-ply waxed polyester twine, tra
by wsh 7y ago
Besides the technique, it’s also important to use the right kind of lacing cord. A current standard in telecommunications is nine-ply waxed polyester twine, traditionally in white or natural color.
In aerospace, flat-braided lacing tape is sometimes used, in aramid (Nomex), glass fiber, or other materials suitable for more demanding conditions.
- stan_rogers 7y ago30 years later and my index fingers are still spontaneously repulsed by "NSN 4020-01-208-7645: TAPE, LACING AND TYING". Tough stuff, much tougher than the skin of a person's knuckle joints. Military aircraft are mostly made out of wire.