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Looked for them at wallyworld here in canuckistan and i think they dont sell them. I like the thicker black ones tattoo artists use, when  I need some I get a buddy to throw a box or two on his next supply order. I can usually go on a friday afternoon with a six pack, drink one or two with them and leave with a box in hand....

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This is great guys, as a newbie myself this information is incredibly helpful; even if it isn't my thread!

Sounds like just about everything can be purchased at Harbour Freight to start out (which is great since one is right down the road from my house), except the needles and thread. So should one resort to biting the bullet and buying the beginner needle set at Tandy to get things started and source the rest from HF? Also, is buying a stitching horse necessary at this point, simply helpful, or completely uneccessary now?

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HF even has circle hole punches sets for cheap

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I have yet to try a stitching horse, but I think I like to move around too much to make it useful.

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The pony is helpful, but not mandatory.

To help with awl and needle pokes use a wine cork to back up your pushing.

As far as needle sets and thread. I wouldn't go to Tandy.

Their sizing system doesn't jive with anything even within their own system. The stitching chisel, needle, awl, and thread combination can just be overwhelming to figure out. 

All my threads, needles and awl have come from Tandy. It took several extra wasted purchases to work it all out. Including their 2.7 mm stitching chisel s that are too small for anything that I can think to make. That was an expensive mistake.

I wish I had a comprehensive list of these items and what works well together and what doesn't. But I don't.

Sorry for that. In the real world starting out just get the items and make something. This is more important down the road. After you see everyone's awesome stitch jobs and wonder why mine doesn't look like that? That's when it's time to figure out those things.

I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with.

Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day.

From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.

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1 hour ago, bikermutt07 said:

As far as needle sets and thread. I wouldn't go to Tandy.

What company do you recommend ordering a set of needles and a spool of thread from?

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Sadly, the Tandy tale is as far as I have gotten. I finally figured out what would work with the craftool pro awl and co link 4 mm stitching chisels. Those two seem to go together well. I can't tell you the needle and thread size because Tandy doesn't really advertise the size unless it's for a machine????

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Here is an example of the tools and thread mentioned above.

If you're in the states I would suggest calling Springfield Leather Company and talking to Rusty or Kevin. In the UK, I don't know, sorry.

I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with.

Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day.

From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.

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3 hours ago, StoryTeller said:

What company do you recommend ordering a set of needles and a spool of thread from?

watch some of the videos by nigel armitage on youtube. He has gone into every detail of stitching

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UK is like forgotten country always something different or double the price on each item ....

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