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I am not sure but I thought Sinabroks was South Korean (they may have move to Japan?). I don't have that much experience but I am cheap so did a few research before buying my Irons/Chisels. Lonsdale used to have free shipping within Canada for 150$CAN and above they may have changed with the inflation. They seem to have the cheapest price on Tokonole 120ml.

Hi, Mike, may I ask which Saphir Medaille d'or cream you use, the Nappa or the Renovateur. I found that when I used on my small Pueblo test piece it darkens and smooth out the slightly texture of Pueblo (On Buttero, English Bridle or any shiny leather it doesn't do that) which kind of defeat my main appreciation of this leather. Thanks for your help

Now that is a real Canadian. . I really like that material the only downside is the small surface.

Wow you went with pretty nice stuff. Wow! those are nice irons. From what I read the 1-prong iron is not as useful as the rest. 2-prong is useful in curves. I would go for a 10-prong instead of 8-prong to help in long stitch line. Have you look at Kevin Lee irons. I heard it is very good also and not too expensive. Lonsdale leather in Vancouver used to carry Sinabroks they have free shipping. The diameter of the tooth is 2.2 mm vs KS Blade at 1.8 mm. Rocky Mountain has their own brand at 2 and 9 tooth combination for 99$ US dollar which I think is a great deal. They don't make 4.0mm, 3.85 is their lowest SPI. I have them and I am pretty happy with them. Their listed diameter is 1.7mm. There are so many out there now. Sinabroks, KS Blade, Doldokki, Crimson Hides, Junlin, Kevin Lee, Beagle, Wuta.

Is it like leather, 60% belly (cheap). Do restaurant advertise 100% shoulder. Kind of dry.

Another story to support. I made and gave a nice Pueblo leather passport cover to an Indian friend. While savouring her goat curry, I almost fell off my chair profusely apologizing for my insensitivity and my stupidity. I forgot that cow are sacred for many Hindus, so I need to take it back and make a better one. I was thinking of a shell cordovan outer shell and a French goat inners pocket. However, my thoughts went beyond and I was looking for an alternative to satisfy the growing and evolving demand. Nothing wrong with respecting client's wishes. I love Bacon and Ham but I would not serve them to my Jewish and Muslim friend.

Here is the strength chart and color of Vinymo MBT . https://nagai--yoriito-com.translate.goog/eng/pages/33/?_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc

Ellen at leatherworking school has a relatively informative document comparing the different threads option Mainly Ritza Tiger, Vinymo, Meisi, and Fil au Chinois (Toulemonde). It is all a matter of taste. My personal opinion (take it with a grain of salt) is since you are doing Holster and knife sheath and pouches, I would stick with the flat Tiger thread it is more robust looking more earthy, rustic looking color and comes pre-waxed. Vinymo is round not waxed but the colours are more vivid I like doing small wallet and passport cover and find that Ritza looks really chunky compare to Vinymo even the #5 vs Tiger .6 and #8 is even thinner. I have not try Meisi yet but hopefully soon. As far as supplier goes DLS sell Vinymo (order a roll they are cheaper than Ritza and order the color guide they have so many colors). Leatherwork School carry Meisi. I would really want to know about WUTA thread but nobody seems to use it.

Now that I think about it WUTA thread seems almost like Rocky Mountain Twist.

Hi, have you ever try WUTA thread? I saw it advertise for 112$ for 23 colors. That looks like a wicked deal.

Can you tell me what kind of thread and size you are using. Is the thread waxed?. and the needle? Thanks for the help. Does your thread ever slide off the needle if not what kind of thread and size you are using? Is it waxed? Personally I always pull the thread down on the slanted hole and goes on top with the other needle. Less piercing of the thread.

I tried not locking thread on my needle. You are right I kind of manage with Tiger Thread which is very waxed, but when I switched to Vinymo thread it was frustrating because my thread kept sliding off. It somehow manage to slide off after piercing twice but that was a long stitch line.

I am still fairly new but like to like try out different products. I like to make passport Holder and wallet. The Vinymo will goes well with a colorful Italian Veg Tan leather. But if I am making something more subdue and traditional with Wickett and Craig leather, I would use Tiger. If I will make bags anything above .8mm I will go with Tiger. it seems more robust. I once saw a strength chart for Vinymo but I forgot where. You need also test with the teeth spacing of the iron/chisel you use.

I just tried Vinymo myself and like both depending on your taste. I found Vinymo MBT more "delicate' round sophisticated which will not match well with knife sheath etc. Tiger has a flat more robust look. It is a matter of personal taste. My wife likes Tiger thread better (Western farm Girl), I like Vinymo better (Eastern Urban boy). After hammering Vinymo will not be as flat as Tiger, it flattens out but reveal the individual strand while as you know Tiger is just flat. I like to use Vinymo #8 and #5 which is thinner than the 0.6 Tiger. By spec the #5 is equivalent to .6 but I have both and found that the Vinymo looks thinner. I have not used Vinymo #1 or #0 but I have the Vinymo guide and the Ritza .8 looks way thicker than #1 almost as thick as #0. Vinymo has a shinier color and Tiger has more natural earthy color. So it all depends on the type of leather you use, the type of look you want to achieve and your personal taste. Order a few small roll (DSL sell them) they are not expensive. Order the guide also since they have so many colors unlike Tiger which I made my own guide.

Hi, has anyone use WUTA thread regularly and how does it compare to MEISI XIANGE or VINYMO MBT. Thanks

With the plethora of apps available. I would like to know if there is an app that can simulate a look of a particular leather with a particular thread and thread colour. For example if I like Badalassi Pueblo Cognac colour, I want to see what a certain of thread will look on it, what a Ritza Cream .8 vs a Vinymo #5 Silver will look. Rather than ordering a bunch of swatches? Thanks for the help.

just google jj harness needle size https://www.needles2pins.co.uk/needles/needles-for-leatherwork/john-james-saddlers-harness-leather-sewing-needles-2.html#:~:text=John James Saddlers Harness needles size 1%2C 2 and 3,which county you live in.. I only need small amount with many colours. I don't need 500m. the JJ comes to 10 a package with 50 cents /package shipping I only need three size of needles to use 1, .8 , .6 thread. Tandy sell large spool of Ritza also 100m = 20$ 500m or 100m =67$

Hi, I got my needle and some small Ritza thread from a place in BC, Canada (I am from Montreal and after doing my research, it's the cheapest place to get them since he uses good old Canada Post). I found the best explanation for the sizing is : John James Saddlers Harness needles are supplied 25 loose needles per envelope. John James Saddlers Harness needles size 1, 2 and 3 also known as 001, 002 and 003. These three sizes are all identical, they have the same diameter and the same length. This needle range is famous worldwide however the named size is determined by which county you live in. For the ease of ordering and to simplify the size range if you require size 1 or 3, please select size 2. Sizes: 2 and 4 (also known as size 002 and 004) contains 25 needles per envelope Size 16 (also known as size 3/0) contains 25 needles Size 17 (also known as size 2/0) contains 25 needles Size 18 (also known as size 1/0) contains 25 needles Size 1 55mm length x 1.02mm diameter Size 2 55mm length x 1.02mm diameter Size 3 55mm length x 1.02mm diameter Size 4 48mm length x 0.86mm diameter Size 16 (3/0) 62mm length x 1.63mm diameter Size 17 (2/0) 60mm length x 1.42mm diameter Size 18 (1/0) 57mm length x 1.09mm diameter also the recommended size thread is: Size 1/0 0.8-1.0 mm (1.09 needle dia) Size 1,2 or 3 or (001,002,003) 08-0.6 mm (1.02 needle dia) Size 4 or (004) 0.6 mm (0.86 mm needle dia). There is a picture of my needles to illustrate. (oops only let me use1.46mb)

My question is when you thread the two needles to begin not when you are saddle stitching.

Any reason why you would do it 3 or even 4 times? have you ever tried to do it just once or twice. Thanks

Hi, it may be a stupid question but I was simply wondering the number of times you pierced the thread when threading needle for saddle stitch. I have been piercing my thread twice (habit) but has seen many doing it just once and even three times (ref. Peter Nitz Atelier). Any reason to do it more than once? Thanks for the help.

Have you try Cuir Dizazzo. Not the best Italian or US leather but lots of choice.