Jaymack Posted May 24, 2014 Report Posted May 24, 2014 I am just about out of my spool of Tiger thread. I have a source a couple hours away at $60+ a spool. I wasn't driving that direction, so I searched on Ebay. I bought spool from a Hong Kong supplier for $8 delivered. I was very surprised when it arrived and I tried it for the first time. It is a braided thread just like Tigers. I will be using this thread from now on. I can't tell any difference between the 2. In my opinion, If Tiger thread is a 10, then this stuff is a 9+. I'm not able to copy the ebay link, but the description is "Black 240yd Flat Heavy Duty waxed thread for leather tent fabric hand sewing New" Quote
Northmount Posted May 24, 2014 Report Posted May 24, 2014 Here is the current link on eBay. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XBlack+240yd+Flat+Heavy+Duty+waxed+thread+for+leather+tent+fabric+hand+sewing+Ne&_nkw=Black+240yd+Flat+Heavy+Duty+waxed+thread+for+leather+tent+fabric+hand+sewing+New&_sacat=0&_from=R40 Tom Quote
Jaymack Posted May 25, 2014 Author Report Posted May 25, 2014 Thanks Tom...That's it. I'm interested in others opinions who have tried this thread. Quote
Members cem Posted May 27, 2014 Members Report Posted May 27, 2014 I've tried it and it stretches a lot more than Tiger and I've been able to snap a few threads at a time when it separates by giving a swift tug to the thread when pulling the needles through ie it separates a lot easier than Tiger. To be honest I wouldn't trust it on products for large animals such as horses or even large dog breeds but for anything else though it would be fine. I still use it for decorative sewing at times and it does come in some nice colours. Quote
Jaymack Posted May 27, 2014 Author Report Posted May 27, 2014 I have not had any of those issues, but I'm also not making saddles with it. I'm a pretty strong guy. I haven't noticed any more stretching than tiger thread, and I often pull my thread too tight. For $8, it works for me. Quote
Members dcobranding Posted June 6, 2014 Members Report Posted June 6, 2014 http://www.ludlowleather.com our of Michigan, USA carries Tiger thread 500m spools for $45 free shipping. FYI. Quote
Members LTC Posted June 6, 2014 Members Report Posted June 6, 2014 http://www.ludlowleather.com our of Michigan, USA carries Tiger thread 500m spools for $45 free shipping. FYI. Not in black in 0.8mm they don't. Sounded like it would be several weeks at least until they had that in stock again...just to save anyone else from having to enquire about that. Quote
Members St8LineGunsmith Posted June 13, 2014 Members Report Posted June 13, 2014 I ordered a spool in black to try out Quote No Matter Where Ya Go There Ya Are. Chattown Leatherheads American Plainsmen Society Society Of Remington Revolver Shooters(SCORRS) THE SUBLYME & HOLY ORDER OF THE SOOT, (SHOTS) The St8 Line Leathersmith I was Southern Born, I am Southern Bred And when I Die I will Be Southern Dead! I fly this Southern Flag Because my Ancestors Flew it in A war to ensure our God given rights against a Tyrannical Government. Heritage Not Hate!
Members billybopp Posted June 16, 2014 Members Report Posted June 16, 2014 I've used this stuff, and it's not bad. It's not as heavily waxed as tiger thread, which makes it slightly more difficult to use. That said, less wax also means it's less shiny which is a good thing for some projects! It's worth buying, and the price is right even if the wait for its arrival isn't easy. Quote
Members barehandcustoms Posted June 24, 2014 Members Report Posted June 24, 2014 (edited) I am currently going through a roll on that and have been pretty impressed. I am used to heavy waxed thread so this stuff felt like it was going to break at first. I was worried it may not be tough enough for the pouches I use this thread on. I sewed up a piece of leather and gave it several hard yanks. The leather started to rip before the thread did. My only dislike is that it doesn't come with enough wax on it. The thread wants to loosen and back out until you get several holes ahead of it. This is easily fixed by just waxing it before sewing though. With that said I still prefer tiger thread but this is an excellent alternative. Edited June 24, 2014 by barehandcustoms Quote
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