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Old 02-20-22, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by masi61
replacing a tube completely and then re-sewing the carcass sounds VERY ambitious to me. And… I imagine you need a whole lot of thread - can I ask what brand you use and where you obtain it from?
I use a Stewart sewing awl for tubular tire repairs. It makes a locking stitch, like a sewing machine, and comes with heavy waxed thread to make it easier to pull through tough material like heavy canvas, leather, or tubular tire casings.

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