TM 10-5410-230-13(3) Thread sailmaker's needle (1) with waxedthread to form a single, two-, or four-strand thread as follows:(a) Single. Form a small loop near oneend and push the loop through theeye of the needle.(b) Two-Strand. To make a doublestrand thread, pull the threadthrough the needle until the needle isat the midpoint of the single threadstrand.(c) Four-strand. To form four-strandthread, bend a length of thread inhalf and insert the loop end into theeye of the needle, pulling it throughso that the eye is at the midpoint ofthe double strand of thread.(4) Twist the strands together and rewax theentire length of thread.(5) Tie knot at far end of the single, two-, orfour-strand thread.4-7
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