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Bobbin for your survival kit

by Ebvan
(United States)

Bobbin

Bobbin

I am always tried to carry some braided fishing line (spiderwire)in my pocket or survival kit. Everyone here could probably think of dozens of uses so I won't elaborate them. I've coiled it, wrapped it around a bolt and nut, etc.

Recently I was with my wife in the sewing department and saw some replacement bobbins for sewing machines. I got 4 of them for a little over a BUCK. I was able to get about 50 feet of 50 lb test line onto a bobbin which I held in place with a rubber band. I like it because it is easy to coil and uncoil. It holds alot of line, and it only takes up the space of 5 stacked pennies in my kit.




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Sep 22, 2009
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AND QUICK
by: Anonymous

You can also use the sewing machine to wind the spools very QUICKLY. It's usually easy to figure out but you can always ask someone else for help.

Apr 06, 2008
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better than rubberband
by: Nomad

I did the same thing years ago.Istead of the rubberband that will dryrot or break I use 1/4" wide elastic,also from the sewing dept.Just cut a piece the correct length and stitch the ends together.When finished stretch it around the full bobbin.If you do it correctly as you use up the material it will still prevent unspooling.

Oct 14, 2007
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Good idea
by: Will

Hello Edvan,

...and cheap also. I will get a couple of bobbins for my survival kit.

Regards Will

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