Threads per inch for Bridle Leather?

[jimsaddler]

jimsaddler, I've made my sewing awls for years, but never thought of that. Will any bicycle spoke work?

Troy I just used a spoke from a old racing wheel, and ground it roughly on the linisher, then on the oil stone, then on the Knife board. But keep them short or they bend a bit. Actually Motor Bike Spokes are also quite good for scratch Awls (Seat Awls) I put them in an electris Drill and spin grind them on a Linisher.

Have a good one. jim.

[TroyWest]

Thanks for the reply Jim.

Troy

[DEADEYE]

Hi Ed,

I'm ordering from Siegals right now until I can find something better.

That Tandy stuff just didn't cut it at all.

BTW, what are you using for thread in your Walden bags? Waxed Irish Linen

or synthetic? My husband had some Kevlar thread floating around that I used

to sew up the high stress points on one of my document cases. I used a thin strip

of sole bend with elephant on the outside and didn't notice the thread cutting

through the leather. I'd be a little wary of using it for thinner leather. I saw one

of your posts where you considered using it as well. Yours looks like about 4-5

oz leather...did you have a problem with the Kevlar slicing through?

Tiff, do you have a link to Siegals please?

[RandyScott]

Siegel's of California www.siegelofca.com

[DEADEYE]

Thank you Mr. Scott.