Members DaveP Posted March 21, 2022 Members Report Posted March 21, 2022 Hello all...for those that saddle stitch ...would you use Vinymo MBT thread? What's it like compared to Tiger thread? Which is all I have ever used. I mainly use 0.8mm on veg tan and don't want much thinner. I like all the colors it comes in. I know it's not waxed like tiger thread. I have a block of bees wax for that if needed. Does it flatten out like tiger thread? Thanks again for your time ! Quote
Members NDphung Posted March 21, 2022 Members Report Posted March 21, 2022 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. Quote
Members DaveP Posted March 21, 2022 Author Members Report Posted March 21, 2022 Thank you NDphung...I like your explanation. What type of projects do you like it for? Wallets, bags? I've made ONE wallet! Now other folks want more made. Quote
Members NDphung Posted March 22, 2022 Members Report Posted March 22, 2022 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. Quote
Members GatoGordo Posted March 22, 2022 Members Report Posted March 22, 2022 As NDphung states, it comes down to personal taste whether you prefer the round Vinymo or the flat Tiger. Especially in the smaller sizes, I prefer the Vinymo. In the attached sample, all the threads are Vinymo #5 except the blue which is Twist 0.45 from Rocky Mountain leather. Quote
Members NDphung Posted March 23, 2022 Members Report Posted March 23, 2022 On 3/21/2022 at 9:40 PM, GatoGordo said: As NDphung states, it comes down to personal taste whether you prefer the round Vinymo or the flat Tiger. Especially in the smaller sizes, I prefer the Vinymo. In the attached sample, all the threads are Vinymo #5 except the blue which is Twist 0.45 from Rocky Mountain leather. Hi, have you ever try WUTA thread? I saw it advertise for 112$ for 23 colors. That looks like a wicked deal. Quote
Members NDphung Posted March 23, 2022 Members Report Posted March 23, 2022 1 minute ago, NDphung said: Hi, have you ever try WUTA thread? I saw it advertise for 112$ for 23 colors. That looks like a wicked deal. Now that I think about it WUTA thread seems almost like Rocky Mountain Twist. Quote
Members Rubicon04 Posted March 23, 2022 Members Report Posted March 23, 2022 I used to use strictly tiger in .8 and switched to Vinymo #5 probably 2 years ago. To me Ritza looks more robust and heavy duty, while Vinymo is more clean Quote
Members dans79 Posted March 23, 2022 Members Report Posted March 23, 2022 Armitage Leather did a 19 min on Vinymo MBT Thread. I'm just getting into leather craft, and since I'm more interested in small items like wallets and follios, I went with Vinymo #5 and John James Size 4 (004) needles. On 3/21/2022 at 1:29 PM, NDphung said: 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. I 100% agree with this, The guide is a must have do the sheer number of color options (82). Quote
Members GatoGordo Posted March 23, 2022 Members Report Posted March 23, 2022 6 hours ago, NDphung said: Hi, have you ever try WUTA thread? I saw it advertise for 112$ for 23 colors. That looks like a wicked deal. No. I saw your thread asking if anyone had any experience with it. I too was hoping for a reply. Quote
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