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Do you think it would be ok to sew on plastic D-rings onto neoprene waders, using 4-pound fishing line? I need to use it for a handwarmer/shell holder. Thanks
Question by pheasant88. Uploaded on February 20, 2012
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Only if you want them to leak.
You could try it, but make sure you back both the inside and outside of the stitching, and preferably in between the loop and neoprene as well, with a good quality seam seal. Also, fishing line, while fairly strong, won't hold knots or stitches well. If you are determined to go this route, use unwaxed dental floss.
You can buy glues that are designed to stick something onto the neoprene without the need for stitching. That would be a better choice.
Your best bet is probably to sew the D-rings to a patch and then glue the patch to the waders with the same stuff you use for repairs. I think sewing directly to the waders runs a pretty high risk of punching holes in them.
It will work as long as you waterproof over the stitches, there are lots of good water proofing chemicals and glues out there that are durable and work great for fixing waders. Good luck.
You might could try some velcro strips. The backs are sticky and you can stick them on the waders and the other on whatever you want.
I'd be affraid the fishing line would pull through the neoprene. I'd back it on the inside with canvas or something like that
Why not attach them to the straps, generally nylon and stronger than neoprene?
get some GOOP it is wader and rubber repair cement that is very flexible and water tight. Or a new product called Camo Glue. It dries in a few minutes and is strong. But unless you want your neoprene tearing apart,do not sew into it as it will stretch and tear.
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Only if you want them to leak.
You could try it, but make sure you back both the inside and outside of the stitching, and preferably in between the loop and neoprene as well, with a good quality seam seal. Also, fishing line, while fairly strong, won't hold knots or stitches well. If you are determined to go this route, use unwaxed dental floss.
You can buy glues that are designed to stick something onto the neoprene without the need for stitching. That would be a better choice.
Your best bet is probably to sew the D-rings to a patch and then glue the patch to the waders with the same stuff you use for repairs. I think sewing directly to the waders runs a pretty high risk of punching holes in them.
You might could try some velcro strips. The backs are sticky and you can stick them on the waders and the other on whatever you want.
It will work as long as you waterproof over the stitches, there are lots of good water proofing chemicals and glues out there that are durable and work great for fixing waders. Good luck.
I'd be affraid the fishing line would pull through the neoprene. I'd back it on the inside with canvas or something like that
Why not attach them to the straps, generally nylon and stronger than neoprene?
get some GOOP it is wader and rubber repair cement that is very flexible and water tight. Or a new product called Camo Glue. It dries in a few minutes and is strong. But unless you want your neoprene tearing apart,do not sew into it as it will stretch and tear.
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