Members thecraftsman Posted March 9, 2011 Members Report Posted March 9, 2011 I am fairly new to leatherwork and am mainly focusing on making holsters, wallets, etc. I pretty much have the saddle stitching method down and am happy with the results, but I am wondering if I am using the most durable type of thread for my applications. I am currently using artificial sinew that I purchased from Tandy. Does anyone have any suggestions or input? I like the way the sinew stitches, but I am concerned about how well it will hold up over time. I am also fairly new to leather working and I have also been using artificial sinew. It stiches very nicely. I have seen people's older work, and the sinew holds up very well, not to mention the antique look it gives it. Sinew has been used for centuries where tough strands are required, most notably bowstrings. Quote
Members Old Navy Posted March 25, 2011 Members Report Posted March 25, 2011 Hi,I make leather hunting bags .I think you should use Dacron and or Nylon for making holsters.They will hold up better than any natural thread.I have bought a lot of things from these people.They wont cheat you and the price you see has shipping included.Old Navy http://www.brettunsvillage.com/leather/thread.htm Quote
Members JoelR Posted March 28, 2011 Members Report Posted March 28, 2011 Hi,I make leather hunting bags .I think you should use Dacron and or Nylon for making holsters.They will hold up better than any natural thread.I have bought a lot of things from these people.They wont cheat you and the price you see has shipping included.Old Navy http://www.brettunsvillage.com/leather/thread.htm Heck, for the convinience of not having to taper my threads any more, I may pick up a bundle or two of their poly hand sewing threads. Quote By the end of the show you start telling them you keep a few head of steers behind the house and go out and carve off a strip when you need it, it grows back in 5 or 6 weeks. - Art JR
MADMAX22 Posted March 29, 2011 Report Posted March 29, 2011 I have used several different things but once I ordered some unwaxed linen thread and learned to coat it properly I have really very much enjoyed it. Ive only got a few projects that are a few years old but are holding up very well. I use a rosin bees wax mix and wax the thread myself. It holds really well when threading. I cant imagine linen thread breaking unless it was very thin or something was wrong with it. The stuff I got which is 6 cord is very strong. Its not the only thing to use but I like it and will keep using it more then likely. Quote
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