If you want to cut it into smaller lengths, how do you seal the ends?
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you can also use a hot knife or soldering iron. less chance of burning and very neat ends.
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Melt the ends with a lighter. That will keep it sealed up so it doesn't fray or fall apart . It's very tough mil spec para cord. Hope this was helpful
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Have to use super sharp scissors, then a nice hot flame. The center strands melt slower, so try to move slowly. I keep it in the blue part of the flame on a pocket lighter, but recently purchased a propane torch for the steadier heat. Try not to let it actually start on fire, though, it discolors the ends. Good luck!
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Outline the smaller radius the use a metal cutting circular saw blade. That's how I did it
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Yes you do. You first cut off the length you need. Then you seal one of the ends. Then you load the food into the newly created bag. And finally you remove the air from the bag and seal the other end.
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Personally, I would sew or glue loops on the edge and then string on some type of string or twine. I guess you could staple them also but I'd prefer what ever method would do the less damage.
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After cutting, use a torch to flame polish the edges. This is a must to do the job you specify. Watch this youtube video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mmd56UMHDK0
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If anything would help ,I would use the regular black Gorilla tape which has a cloth backing. Clean the back and apply 4" strips across the split and then 2 strips over the length .Trim the ends if needed. Then press down firmly ( step on it ) .I hope that this helps, Dave , Good Luck.
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I'm only answering because I had the same trouble at first. I do not mean to offend if you think I'm just stating the obvious. Once you start, leave the covering long and cut the tape from it. It was my instinct to cut all the pieces to size, instead I pealed & cut leaving the covering long and uncut.
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Seal one end. (The roll must stay tightly rolled or the machine will suck out the air from as much material as has been unrolled) Cut to size. Fill and seal.
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You could cut it down to size. It is made of very heavy rubber and it is about an inch thick, so it will take a little effort to cut. I would recommend you use a heavy duty utility knife with a sharp / new blade in it for a clean cut. This way will most likely still take several passes trying to cut through it because of the thickness. I'm sure you could use other tools to cut it as well.
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I used the Gilmour male and female ends available here on Amazon. They're cheap and durable and easy to use. A tip: Stretch the cut end of the soaker hose by applying a little grease or petroleum jelly to a standard pliers, then inserting the closed end of the pliers while rotating them into the cut end of the hose. Be careful of splitting the hose, but this will greatly facilitate the insertion of the male and female ends once you remove the pliers. Don't worry about any grease residue since the clamps summed with the hose ends will keep the ends from popping off under pressure.
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Yes, you can cut width or length down several inches and reseal the cloth without much difficulty; however, it's only a couple inches either way.
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You can't. Your best bet is to "rough Cut" the sections with a small hand-held saw and then "fine tune" them with the cutter for a nice finished edge.
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Just pop out the smaller side. Use your finger nail. It gets easier as you use it!
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That's actually pretty easy. I recommend heat sealing the ends. Just light a small candle, then pass the cut ends over the flame (not in the flame - over it). The nylon will gently melt from the heat, and prevent further fraying. Just pay attention and do it quickly and carefully (making multiple passes, as needed), making sure you don't hold it over the flame for too long, or it might catch fire. Then you can put the clip thing over it to help prevent any further damage. BTW, this trick works on other types of synthetic cords, such as paracord.
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with a bag sealer....same way you close the food storage bag after placing the correct amount of absorbers in.
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Yes, and even if there is a little space left over...a small cut isn't gonna hurt it too much...just burn it after to seal it.
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You have to cut it out. Use a scroll saw or a hand saw and cut through, you should be able to pull it out the rest of the way.