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Old 02-14-11 | 07:27 PM
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Because there are better and stronger materials out there. Once you encapsulate the hemp fiber in polyester resin, you've just robbed any attempt at recycling-- so why not go ahead and use carbon tape?

If you HAVE to use hemp, I'd suggest a nice hemp linen instead of twine. It's going to finish up much more nicely, and if you cut it on the bias it will be much stronger as well.
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