HAND STITCHING REPAIR IN FABRIC ASSEMBLIES

HAND STITCHING REPAIR IN FABRIC ASSEMBLIES (cont) - TM-10-5410-230-13_55

TM-10-5410-230-13 Standard Integrated Command Post Systems Bootwalls Types I II & IV Classes 1 (Green) and 2 (Tan) Manual
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TM 10-5410-230-13 4-5. HAND STITCHING REPAIR IN FABRIC ASSEMBLIES. This task covers: Repair NOTE This procedure applies to all Boot Wall types. Whenever possible, machine stitching is preferred over hand stitching. INITIAL SETUP Tools: Tentage Repair Kit (Appendix B, Section III, Item 1) Materials/Parts: Tentage Repair Kit (Appendix B, Section III, Item 1) Thread Equipment Conditions: Although the fabric assemblies can be repaired during operational use of the Boot Wall when necessary, it is recommended that the fabric be repaired when the Boot Wall is not in use (refer to Chapter 2 for removal instructions). The fabric assemblies should be clean and dry. a. Preparing Needle and Thread. NOTE If you use two-strand thread you will need twice as much; if you use four-strand, you will need four times as much. (1) Estimate amount of thread required to complete stitching and cut thread to length. (2) Wax thread (1) by pressing between it- thumb and beeswax (2) and drawing entire length over beeswax (2). 4-6

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