Linen Thread And Cobbler's Wax

[amuckart]

Is that by law that you can't drink beer? We had a guy that went ballistic crazy after one beer, he could drink anything else but beer caused a reign of major havoc. Brings back memories.

Nahh, I had a nasty bout of food poisoning a few years ago and it made me gluten intolerant. It really sucks, because I love beer and gluten-free beer costs more than cider and tastes like someone already drank it.

[busted]

Hi:

I'm about to start work on a pair of medieval turnsole boots. Naturally, I'd like to use reasonably authentic materials, since these are for SCA reenactments. Unfortunately, buying a one-pound ball of Barbour's linen thread is a bit out of my budget right now, and if I try to make my own cobbler's wax my family may do terrible things to me. :-)

I've found websites that sell various weights of linen thread for binding books. The heaviest weight I've found is 12/3, but I'm not sure if that would be suitable for sewing boots from 5 oz leather. Also, it seems that cobbler's wax is used for tying flies and for making a tight seal for bagpipe drones. I've found a place here in St. Louis that sells it for a pretty reasonable price.

Has anyone used this cobbler's wax? Is 12/3 thread heavy enough for making a sturdy pair of boots, or should I club up with some friends and buy the big ball?

Thanks,

Vince

How much of this material do you require to complete your project?? I have some Barbour thread I would be willing to part with some of it. It is from Campbell I bought it two or three years ago and hardly use it. I have the 6 cord in black and the 3 cord in off-white if memory serves me correctly. I can't help with the cobblers wax all I have is bee's wax. Send a pm with your address.

[bootkiller1]

How much of this material do you require to complete your project?? I have some Barbour thread I would be willing to part with some of it. It is from Campbell I bought it two or three years ago and hardly use it. I have the 6 cord in black and the 3 cord in off-white if memory serves me correctly. I can't help with the cobblers wax all I have is bee's wax. Send a pm with your address.

Done. Thanks for your generosity!

[bootkiller1]

Nahh, I had a nasty bout of food poisoning a few years ago and it made me gluten intolerant. It really sucks, because I love beer and gluten-free beer costs more than cider and tastes like someone already drank it.

You poor, poor man. Fortunately, you have plenty of good wine and mead to choose from. (By the way, is the Shakespeare Brewery still there in Auckland? They made a killer stout, as I recall...)