If You Don't Have One Of These, Get One..........

[Lawdwaz]

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.

 

 

[grampy]

Never heard of it before this post. I'll definitely be looking to get one now! Thanks!

[Lawdwaz]

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

[landtracdeerhunter]

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

[philoshop]

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..

[fasteddie]

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 . 

[The_Real_TCIII]

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

[Pygmy]

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.

[2012_taco]

Thanks Larry, I could use that to fix my ripped hockey bag!

[Merlot]

Bought this gadget 10 years ago. Very handy. 

[landtracdeerhunter]

 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

[Nomad]

Fixed few web tree stand seats with one , it's a great piece of kit for any outdoorsman .

Edited June 22, 2016 by Larry302

[Don_C]

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!

[NFA-ADK]

Never did I ever think a sewing thread would interest me, lol.  Very cool info!  Thanks!

[moog5050]

Thanks Law.  Very useful post.

[WNYBuckHunter]

Just bought one on eBay. $8 with free shipping. Thanks for the tip!

[The_Real_TCIII]

Just grabbed one too

[thphtm]

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.

[Lawdwaz]

Thanks Larry, I could use that to fix my ripped hockey bag!

Come and get mine, give 'er a whirl!!

[The_Real_TCIII]

You've probably increased their sales 100%, someone's looking at a chart going "what happened in q2!!!!!???"

[2012_taco]

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. 

[grampy]

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

[Lawdwaz]

I'm sure my much anticipated commission check from the manufacturer will be LOST in the mail................

 

 

[Nomad]

Kids are out if the house, but come back often , they used the pool with friends.... Then I got to use my awl.