ShortBBL Report post Posted August 28, 2010 I wanted to figure a good way to secure my thread ends after cutting the project from the machine. You know.... you back-stitch 2 or 3 times then snip it off.... Well..... I tried the super glue... not that fun.... I tried a lighter... not cool..... Then...... my uncle said: "How about a small soldering gun?" Hmmmmm So.... I went to look at SEARS today and saw this little butane solder gun... the tip is small, thin and sealed. When the torch is burning, no flame comes out. I bought it ($20) and took it home for a test drive. WOW.... I love it! I just let it heat up for 30 seconds or less and very lightly touch the loose thread ends and they melt/shrink in just perfect! I tried on white thread and black thread projects.... perfect on both. It is called a Soldpro 25. I googled SolderPro and came up with several differant models.. some look even nicer but cost more like $50 or more. Anyway... hope this will come in handy for some of you. I sure am pleased with my results! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terrahyd Report post Posted August 29, 2010 well bud you found a fix to a common problem ,,,good for you;;;and thanks for sharing with us......true to the nature of a LW.net craftman .... thanks again ...Doc... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
