Wicked Welts

Thank You and yes, all were prewaxed, albeit very lightly on some. No opinion on the Brabours linen or any other natural or unwaxed jobs, I've never tried them (don't plan to either). I'd like to see a comparison on them though, yah never know..... My only experience with linen is with the stuff in this comparison and recently tried it for longer (14") runs on a project that is somewhat outside the norm - leather that's harder and thicker than my skull but same spi and techniques as the flat braided threads - now it would be wrong to base a comparison on that, or to tell you that it sucked so badly that I stopped mid-stitch and tossed that linen right in the trash, or that the synthetic braided thread kicked it's arse in every way imaginable, so I won't.

Not sure if I'll update with that one. It's not bad thread butt it's hard to get past the stink. I've got something better on the way, film at eleven or early next week maybe......

Thanks to the thread donations from you and Doug I reach for braided rather than twisted threads almost every time now and only wish the $6 a roll cheapo threads came in larger sizes. Beyond that, I couldn't care any less about whatever differences there might be in construction or wax content or whether they put a tiger or an eagle or ahole on their packaging.

Thanks Monica! I should have put a regular, non-dizzy pic and a bit of info in there. 8/9 oz all around except for the gusset (only) flanges which I skived down to somewhere near 4 or 5oz. Per request, the edges where only lightly sanded and burnished.

Expecting to learn a few things I took the minimalist route and learn I did! As you can see, I've got a long way to go but I'm not sure if my thumbs are going to make it!

Thank you and you're welcome!

I'm not sure if it's the new site or something with Firefox but I can't get this notification request thing to stop popping up when I select "Not Now". If I refuse the notifications (my preference), this box pops back up with every page change or refresh so it's constantly nagging while I'm on here (this site only) and following the link to Mozilla/Firefox help does nothing. Any help please? Oh and where's the 'preview post' option when writing a new post in the text editor??

I wear a 9.5 or 10 depending on the shoe but that's a generous offer that someone should jump on!

Love those chukkas there Seeg and I agree, that Double Dong thread is awesome too!

Thanks for the samples Doug, love this stuff and the Dowco, they both did well in my comparison. So well in fact that I ordered several rolls of both and they arrived the other day and I won't be looking back now. I now have no need for the overhyped and overpriced stuff and hope they offer this stuff in larger sizes soon.

All threads stitched in the same sitting by the same person using the same techniques and tools @ aprox 7.5 stitches per inch. All threads where used as delivered except for one (see notes in chart) and most threads where donated by forum members - thanks. All threads where measured to the best of my abilities using a cheap digital caliper, your measurements will vary. Thank You.

Oh, I just realized the pics are blurry, sorry about that. My 'good' camera met it's maker the other day after it lost a rather viscous battle with my drilling hammer. I think this computer might be next.....And yes, the cabinet was overflowing the minute it went up so this may be an interim step as my empire of scrap continues to grow.

Recently things got to the point where I had to address dye storage in my work space. The goal here was to keep the stuff I use a lot right near the bench and have the larger bottles and back up inventory in my derelict 'explosion proof' type cabinet in the garage. This started with a search of my junk room and I discovered this wood cabinet that I haven't touched in years. I don't recall where or why I got this thing but it looked like I last used it for storing audio cassettes so that might give you an idea of how long it's been kicking around here. I think these cabinets where originally sold for curio or beer can display, it looks like a pair of tall boys would fit nicely in each cubby but it's been a looong while since a sheetmetal can of suds was in my hands so that's little more than a guess. Right now I keep the 4 oz bottles in here along with a few of my home brewed elixirs and of course, the dye caddy hanging at the bottom. The dye caddy is based on various ideas I got from the smart people on here. I keep gloves, applicators and a few rags in there so it provides for a simple grab-n-go deal that also makes it harder for Murphy's law to take affect and also helps me avoid repeating Monica's attempt to refinish her floor with leather dye. The plastic caddy has compartments in the front half that are perfect for holding the 4 oz bottles so I carry that to the bench and ALWAYS return the bottle to one of those compartments instead of setting the bottle down on the bench. This makes it impossible to knock just the bottle over since it's always put back in the caddy. Now, when I say that, I actually meant that and EVERY time I open a bottle to put dye on a rag or whatever, I immediately return the bottle to the caddy instead of setting it down on the bench. Since then, I've had zero dye bombs going off in the shop.

Thanks for sharing that idea James, I doubt that would have crossed my mind otherwise. I do like the idea for those instances where you don't want or need to line something but want something different to finish the backside.

PM sent - thanks. Hopefully this will stop my head from spinning!