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[jbird]

I am need of help what needles and thread should I be using for belts wallets and stuff like that, you what type of thread 3 cord of what , and where can I get it.

Thanks josh

[Rawhide]

I am need of help what needles and thread should I be using for belts wallets and stuff like that, you what type of thread 3 cord of what , and where can I get it.

Thanks josh

Josh,

I use, (for belts, wallets, etc... anyway). 3 cord, flax thread made by Barbour's, and I get it from Campbell-Bosworth. I also use size 4 needles by C.S. Osborne, from Campbell as well. These needles are smaller than the tandy's and I really like 'em. The thing to watch out for is the awl size. I use an awl from Peter Main with this combination of needles and thread and it works extremely well. If you've got a large awl, you may want to up the size of cord to fill in the larger holes.

[King's X]

I don't mean to stomp on this thread, but I had a question for RAWHIDE. I looked on your supplier's website and saw your desired thread, but what does it mean "left" or "right" twist? I thought it would be better here then in a PM in case other would be interested.

Greetings from Round Rock, Texas

[jbird]

Good question I would like to know to.

Josh

[Rawhide]

Good question I would like to know to.

Josh

For hand sewing the twist doesn't make a difference. For use in a sewing machine, one would use the left twist. I buy the left twist just to give me the option to use a machine.

I'm not sure the specific use of the right twist.

[Lippy]

Try both a left hand and right hand twist. I'm not sure about the physics, but right hand twist works for me. The individual cords tend to twist apart when pulling the thread tight using a left hand twist. You should try to read all of Jim Saddler's posts about hand sewing and threads. I'd love to watch him sew. From what I've read he's done a bit of hand sewing. Here's one of his posts. http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?s...amp;#entry51922

Cheers!

[King's X]

Appreciate the input.

Greetings from Round Rock, Texas

[jbird]

Thanks alot Marlon and atx

Josh

[Trav]

the left and right twist for a machine is because one is used on the bobbin and the other is used for the top threading. I have an American straight needle that sew a lock stitch and these are what i use Trav

[Bree]

I got my newsletter from Tippmann yesterday and they have something new on needles and thread. Here is the link. Check it out.

http://www.tippmannindustrial.com/needlean...a44ba76d85105a8