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What do you use as a sealer for rigging thread?

I've used Bees Wax on my cotton threads lasted 35 yrs so far no sag or stretch so far works great so far and it's not expensive and it's compact

I then tie regular knots and sinch them tite and a small drop of wood glue off the point of a bobkin
 
Well I bought some Zinsser bulls eye clear shellac and it seems to work fine.
It doesn't discolour the line or make the brittle like C.A. glue does.
 
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