Members CulturalWoodsman Posted January 27, 2007 Members Report Posted January 27, 2007 Hi all I am wondering if anyone here could tell me the proper weight thread for saddle stitching knife sheaths. I am using 7/8oz shoulder veg tan tooling leather, a groover, and a a #5 stich wheel. After placing my welt in place Igroove and lay the stitch marks and use a 3/32 drill bit on a drill press to make my holes. (I know, I know....I should use an awl). What is the proper weight and or type of thread for this application? Many thanks in advance. Quote
Moderator Art Posted January 27, 2007 Moderator Report Posted January 27, 2007 207 or 277 would work well. Artificial Sinew from Tandy also works. With drilling, you shouldn't have to wax. Art Hi all I am wondering if anyone here could tell me the proper weight thread for saddle stitching knife sheaths. I am using 7/8oz shoulder veg tan tooling leather, a groover, and a a #5 stich wheel.After placing my welt in place Igroove and lay the stitch marks and use a 3/32 drill bit on a drill press to make my holes. (I know, I know....I should use an awl). What is the proper weight and or type of thread for this application? Many thanks in advance. Quote
Billsotx Posted January 28, 2007 Report Posted January 28, 2007 I was taught to braid or twist linen thread together if I wanted heavier thread. Over the years I went to nylon because the linen abraided with use. With the nylon I get 4 oz. and I "unbraid" and then retwist if it's too heavy for what I'm building. On light projects like a little notobook one of the five threads may suffice. If you twist it tight and rewax it, it'll look nice. On a machine I use poly 207 a lot and that will work for hand stitching as well. Quote
Members joel_in_bhm Posted January 30, 2007 Members Report Posted January 30, 2007 Bill... How long does the linen last? At least from what you have seen..... I recieved advice on not using the linen before because of the wear issue. I still use it however, because I tried nylon and didnt like it. I didnt like poly either. Quote
Ambassador abn Posted January 30, 2007 Ambassador Report Posted January 30, 2007 I'd be interested in knowing this as well. I like nylon thread, but wasn't aware that some folks claim it's more durable than linen... Quote
Members Romey Posted January 30, 2007 Members Report Posted January 30, 2007 I use Barbour's Red Hand Unwaxed Linen 5 cord for most everything I do as for it lasting, i havent had a sheath come back and my stuff is hardused. I think if hole, welt and bedding is all done properly, linen will last as long as needed, I have sheaths from 60`s that are linen and still together and tight where the leather around is is cracked and crumbly. I have a saddle made in 1911 that linen thread is still holding well after the leather rotted. Oh BTW I use handstich so if it does come apart the welt and rest of the stitching wont allow for blade to cut through very easily Quote
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