Attaching Harness Needle To Waxed Linen Thread ?

[CustomDoug]

I've only been using Nonwaxed linen thread for hand stitching and waxing it up myself before starting. I like it alot but have been considering buying some that is already waxed (because of the various colors that are available). I know I can dye the unwaxed stuff that I already have but right now I'm not sure if I want to add an extra step or two. So, how does one attach the waxed thread to the harness needle? I assume it's different from the nonwaxed thread because of how you taper the ends by scraping the tips with a sharp blade. Or is it done exactly the same way? TIA.

[celticleather]

Here's the method I use . . . probably the same as you've been using for unwaxed thread.

http://www.bowstock.co.uk/tan_win.html

[ramrod]

interesting. this ends up with the needle piercing the thread twice. i do that anyways, but in a different way. this taught me something new.

[CustomDoug]

Yea that is basically what I've been doing though I've been tapering the tips as per Al Stohlman's method, with a blade scrapping the end fibers apart. I honestly see no reason that the same couldn't be done with the prewaxed thread. What got me concerned in the first place is what Stohlman says in his book, quote: "Pre-waxed thread is not good, as proper ends can not be made."

[Tree Reaper]

Stohlman's method has the needle going through the thread on the working end of the thread and the link above has the needle going through the running end.

Kevin.

[CustomDoug]

oh shoot, you're right.. I missed that.