Lawdwaz Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 The title of the thread is my opinion and that of a few friends. I got this Speedy Stitcher in 1989 as a Christmas gift. It was recommended by friend......... The other day the winch strap on my boat trailer busted while cranking the boat in. I bought a new one today at Cabela's and it was about 4' too long. By "too long" I mean that it filled the spool on the winch before I got to the hook. I pulled it back off and compared it to the junk one and noted that it was too long. I cut the strap to the correct length and stitched it up like it needed to be. A bolt goes through it when putting it on the spool and then you just crank it in. My Speedy Stitcher has gotten me out of quite a few jambs over the years. I might not use it every year but when I need it, it's handy as hell to have. My turkey vest would have been chicken chow mien years ago without it. I think it's one of those things every hunter/fisherman/outdoors man needs and should fit all budgets. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampy Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Never heard of it before this post. I'll definitely be looking to get one now! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawdwaz Posted June 21, 2016 Author Share Posted June 21, 2016 Grampy.......They can be found lots of places on the web. I just saw this one on the Ace hardware web site. The price is easy on the wallet.............. http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1297138&KPID=976148&pla=pla_976148 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landtracdeerhunter Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 (edited) I have one like this. Works great on leather. $16.95 ON Ebay; FS.. Lawdwaz, their still made in USA... Edited June 21, 2016 by landtracdeerhunter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philoshop Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 I've been using an old 'C' needle and a spool of waxed sailmakers thread to repair stuff since the 1960's. Shoes, belts, holsters, upholstery, work pants, tool belts, and even a couple of favored beer coozies. Duct tape only goes just so far until you start to get strange looks.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasteddie Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 I bought something like that over 40 years ago to sew / repair a canvas tent . It's in the garage somewhere . Forgot all about it . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Real_TCIII Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Funny I just put a new winch strap on and "sewed" it with a few zip ties, it's not holding. This is a great idea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pygmy Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Might come in handy to repair my pop -up blind that the bear re-engineered for me this spring. Thanks for the tip, Larry ! I can think of several jobs where it would have come in handy over the years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2012_taco Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Thanks Larry, I could use that to fix my ripped hockey bag! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlot Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Bought this gadget 10 years ago. Very handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landtracdeerhunter Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 (edited) DIY tip for the day: When buying replacement cord - string, make sure it's the wax version. Goes though, so much easier and last 10x longer. Colors also available; to make it purdy. Edited June 22, 2016 by landtracdeerhunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 (edited) Fixed few web tree stand seats with one , it's a great piece of kit for any outdoorsman . Edited June 22, 2016 by Larry302 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_C Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Never heard of it. I'm going to grab one today, I can't imagine how many things I have tossed that could have easily been repaired with this tool. Great idea, thank you for posting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NFA-ADK Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Never did I ever think a sewing thread would interest me, lol. Very cool info! Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moog5050 Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Thanks Law. Very useful post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WNYBuckHunter Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Just bought one on eBay. $8 with free shipping. Thanks for the tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Real_TCIII Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Just grabbed one too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thphtm Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 I have 2 of them 1 is proberly the original that my mom had and one that I bought 50 years ago , I made or repaired so many things in that time it would fill a page or two to list the , such as arrow quivers from deer hides to repairing load binder straps. A very handy thing to have around. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawdwaz Posted June 22, 2016 Author Share Posted June 22, 2016 Thanks Larry, I could use that to fix my ripped hockey bag! Come and get mine, give 'er a whirl!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Real_TCIII Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 You've probably increased their sales 100%, someone's looking at a chart going "what happened in q2!!!!!???" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2012_taco Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 I may take you up on that Larry. I checked online and found some on Ebay for around $12 with ship. Also saw one listed at Harbor freight for $5 but, well you know my thoughts on HF crap. Probably order 1 on ebay just to have with on camping trips. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampy Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 (edited) Thanks for the tip Lawd! Just got mine today. Got a couple of jobs lined up for it this weekend. Edited July 8, 2016 by grampy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawdwaz Posted July 9, 2016 Author Share Posted July 9, 2016 I'm sure my much anticipated commission check from the manufacturer will be LOST in the mail................ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Kids are out if the house, but come back often , they used the pool with friends.... Then I got to use my awl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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