Thread Sizes

[Dunluce]

I have just seen some thread that comes in smaller bobbin sizes and looks more affordable. It is Lin Retors Glacé (which in my limited French I believe means waxed twisted linen) however it is listed as size No. 40. Does anyone know what this equates to in either mm or 332, 432 etc? I can't find the answer anywhere.

I thought I was starting to get a grip on thread sizes but new ones seem to keep turning up!

The thread can be seen here:

http://www.decocuir.com/Mobile/fil-chinois-lin-glace-bobine-couture-cuir-france-c2x19022122 

 

[MADMAX22]

The description says .45mm I believe so close to size T135 if I am reading it right (.017in)

[SolarLeatherMachines]

I'm guessing here, but they probably mean Ticket 40, which would make it size 69 thread.  

[MADMAX22]

Here is another listing for the same stuff which says it is .5mm http://www.sajou.fr/en/2388-waxed-linen-thread-size-40-30m-spool-colour-174-very-dark-grey.html

If you look here http://www.fineleatherworking.com/linen-thread/waxed-linen-thread-ecru it will show what the lin cable sizes which are different as well but  632 equals .5mm and 832 equals the .43mm so its probably one or the other depending on the sites accuracy of measurement. 

 

[Dunluce]

MadMax,

Thanks for your help. I haven't come across the Sajou site before, I might try ordering some bits from there to compare them

[MADMAX22]

Do some searches on "lin cable" and you will get all kinds of good info related to leatherworking.