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[rickeyfro]

Can I get a few suggestions on thread types used on holsters from you guys. Thanks Rick

[Luke Hatley]

I use 277 on top and 207 NYLON 0n the bottom when machine sewing.

If i hand sew i use 8 cord heavely waxed linnen thread..

Edited October 3, 2008 by Luke Hatley

[Shorts]

For hand stitching I used the waxed nylon thread that comes in little spools of 25yds.

[Randyc]

I use 277 top and bottom.

Randy

Edited October 4, 2008 by Randyc

[Art]

Hi Rick,

If I want the stitching to stand out (usually Western and SASS work), I use 346/277 poly. I use 277/207 for more subtle presentations. I usually go for 6spi. For other work, 207/207 or even 207/138 will give sufficient strength, and with smaller needles, 7 or 8 spi will look very good. On late 19th century period work, I use 5/4cord on the Campbell at 6spi.

Art

Can I get a few suggestions on thread types used on holsters from you guys. Thanks Rick

[rickeyfro]

Thanks guys, any preference on brand?

[Art]

Hi Rick,

With most of the manufacturers they make so much of it that quality will vary from time to time. From one user to another you can you can find love or hate relationships with any brand. For instance, A&E truly annoys me, however, a buddy of mine will only use A&E. I used to use a lot of Eddington poly in stuff like Western gear because it is not laid as tight and gives a little more period look. On the other hand Coats poly is laid pretty tight and I like that look in modern holsters and belts, you can actually see the lay of the cords in finished goods which appeals to me for that application so I use it in the larger sizes. Here again, Coats is wrapped tight and sometimes causes others fits in getting it to feed without the occasional kink. Linhanyl is a good nylon thread and it is my primary in sizes 138 and down. However Linhanyl is one of those "mega" thread suppliers that can run off the tracks occasionally, so there's good Linhanyl and bad Linhanyl. The supplier is important here to send the crap back before it gets to you, Artisan seems to do the best job of that so far. Of course Barbour's is Barbour's and is the only linen I use. Now this all has to do with machine sewing, if you are talking about hand sewing, disregard.

Art

Thanks guys, any preference on brand?

[BOOMSTICKHolsters]

I am pretty partial to Linhanyl Bonded Nylon, myself. I use 277 top and bottom for all of my holsters. I would probably switch to 346 for the top thread if I were to make a western holster.

[Srigs]

I switched from 346 T/277 B to 277 on top and bottom. Finding good bonded 346 is not working but 277 is working well and providing good clean stitching threading.