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Thanks for the replies!

Can someone recommend a couple of suppliers for a good Bonded Nylon Thread size 207 in "Natural" color for sewing machine. Springfield is out and I'm not really caught up on suppliers. Thread Exchange has "Beige" but I'm not sure if that is actually considered "Natural" since they also show to have a few "Natural" threads, just not in 207 bonded nylon. I will be using this for sheaths and holsters.

Thank you very much, I've spent the last hour trying to find these. I greatly appreciate it!

I have a Cobra Class 26 and want to sew leather with 207 thread. Everything says Size 24 is the way to go. I'm having a hard time finding needles in this size. Most sites I found stop at Size 22. I did find a 23 on Thread Exchange. Am I missing something here? Can anyone lead me to a US company who sells Schmetz in 135x16 size 24? or possibly other high quality needles in 24?

Thanks for the replies, that makes sense.

Can someone tell me if I am supposed to add oil to the oil resorvoir pan on the Cobra Class 26. I can't find anything that discusses this pan. I can only find info on the individual spots to add drops of oil. If you don't add oil, what is the purpose of the pan?

Thanks for all the info. I wanted to post the pictures below because when I was researching the Class 26, there was so much conflicting information. Alot of people say it can't handle thread larger than 207 or that 3/8" is max thickness. The leather below was sewn on a Cobra Class 26 with 277 on top and 207 in the bobbin and there were no issues at all sewing this. It was sewn by a worker at Springfield Leather at my request. I'm sure it's probably not smart to max it out daily but on occasions, I doubt it would hurt anything. I found it to be very good information and contradicts what you always hear repeated about the Class 26.

I'm purchasing a Cobra 26 for my first sewing machine and I'm looking for information on a good high quality thread. I've only used Ritza Tiger thread in 0.6mm, 0.8mm, and 1.0mm sizes and all has been hand sewed. Is there a high quality brand that stands out above others for sewing machines? Should I be using nylon or polyester or both? I will be sewing sheathes, small holsters, outdoor items, bags, etc. Are there any links to choosing threads for specific situations that you could lead me to? Thanks

Thanks for the replies. As far as why I would want to change from Ritza Tiger thread.....it's just the curiosity of wanting to test out other threads because Tiger Thread is all I know. I have zero complaints with Tiger thread. Tiger thread has a somewhat flat profile and I just see and handle a lot of leather items and most seem to have a more rounded profile thread, so I thought I might test some other threads out. I just didn't know what I should be looking for.

I've been doing leather work several years now and getting better with each new project. I have a question I need help with. I have only used Ritza Tiger thread in 0.6mm, 0.8mm, and 1.0mm. I'm always using 3.0mm, 3.38mm, 3.85mm, and 4.0mm stitching irons. I do alot of gun holsters, knife sheaths of all sizes, pouches, etc. I just have no idea what thread I should try next, Ritza Tiger thread is all I know and I like the 3 sizes of Ritza I use so if I try a different thread, what sizes correlate to the 0.6mm, 0.8mm , and 1.0mm and what is a good thread to try for holsters, sheaths, pouches, etc.