I have a block of beeswax left over from my sailing days that works well=20 with most heavy thread. Do not use modern "Masons" twine from the Home=20 stores. It is likely to be polypropylene or worse. On 3/17/2015 2:45 PM, David C Brown wrote: > Unfortunately you don't seem able to get waxed cord anymore, which is a > pity because it has many uses beyond cable lacing where the black plastic > stuf just won't do --=20 John Ferrell W8CCW Julian NC 27283 It is better to walk alone, than with a crowd going the wrong direction. --Diane Grant --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .