malchik Report post Posted September 27, 2014 Since I started with leatherworking I was confused by measurement of the linen thread. Even though I understand rationale behind certain measurement systems I found rather difficult to make comparisons between different measurements. I'm using mostly Fil Au Chinois but sometimes (when I don't have a time to wait for shipment from France) I'm using Campbells, Barbour, etc. Sometimes I just need thinner thread than Fil Au Chinois produces or the thickness I need for job that comes sporadically (French thin threads are blody expensive!) So, I made some table that compares two measurement systems with thickness in mm (aprox.) in parentheses. Babour | Fil au Chinois ------------------------------ 12/3 (1) 18/5 (0.9) 332 (0.77) 18/3 (0.6) 432 (0.63) 532 (0.57) 20/3 (0.52) 632 (0.51) 30/3 (0.45) 832 (0.43) 35/3 (0.4) 40/3 (0.37) 60/3 (0.30) If you have some other thoughts/info, please complete the list. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
