Preventing webbing from fraying

[grf88]

Windproof lighters have a hotter flame.

 

[tech3324]

deleted. Sorry, should have put a trigger alert on it.

 

[Capt Jim Wyatt]

The world has gotten really complicated when we need a 9 minute video to shown us how to prevent webbing from fraying...just saying.

 

[rddvet]

I don't think I've ever had webbing fray ever(as in to the point it becomes an issue I worry about). I always cut and bicc'ed them. But about 5 years ago I bought a hot knife on amazon. It definitely does a better job of sealing the ends, but its also super fast

 

[rhwestfall]

Turbot lighter. Crack heads have them...

 

[digitalMechanic]

A good trick that work for me is actually burning the line I want to cut with a turbo lighter BEFORE I make the cut. I don't know why it works, but it does.

 

[ChrisMBC]

If you’re cheap like me, the poor man’s hot knife is to heat up a utility knife blade with a lighter/blowtorch/stovetop until it’s glowing red. Makes for a very good clean cut.

You can also use a soldering iron with a sacrificial tip - works well for melting holes in webbing etc, but requires a little more finesse to get straight cuts.

 

[Still Kicking]

Old hacksaw blade, a leather glove and a gas burner -- works like a charm every time.

After you make the cut, lay the hot blade on both sides of the webbing to "cauterize" about 1/4" so it lasts much longer before fraying.

 

[Kendall Raine]

Flat edge soldering iron allows you create a smooth melted border along the edge. Better than a lighter. No lumps, blobs, fraying or other. One time going strong 25 years.

 

[crofrog]

I use this hot knife it works great