Who manufacturers Carrage hand Sewing Thread?

[chrisash]

Realistically what good is finding the manufacturer, they will only be interested in supplying the thread on large quantities to a large distributer, they no doubt will also have a agreement with Tandy to not offer it to competing firms

 

[Cowboyleatherman]

4 hours ago, chrisash said:

Realistically what good is finding the manufacturer, they will only be interested in supplying the thread on large quantities to a large distributer, they no doubt will also have a agreement with Tandy to not offer it to competing firms

 

Good point, as a person who sells custom made leather goods, its good business to know who is who and quality. If I make a product and I know the product is well worth it, I want others to know about it. And if I can work with it I want others to know about it. Why be selfish. 

7 hours ago, OLESKIVER said:

Has Tandy totally dropped carriage thread? didn't see it in their new cataloge. If you get any more info on this or can track down the Mfg. I would love to know.

Tandy still sells it. Its on their website. 

Edited February 6, 2021 by Cowboyleatherman

[TonyV]

Carriage Hand Sewing Thread - 0.55 mm 100 yd (91.4 m) — Tandy Leather, Inc.

[Cowboyleatherman]

On 2/4/2021 at 7:00 AM, Cowboyleatherman said:

I don't really know about Amy Roke except her Pricking Irons. But I would have to research that myself, not that I think its a farce or anything. 

I researched it, labeling and bobbins are the same, its just the look. 

[OLESKIVER]

thanx cowboyleatherma , I saw it on their website. will have to check with my local store and see if they can special order me some .8 in turquoise in a 500m spool. would be willing to get a case of it if there are only 4 spools to a box or case. Tried Weaver on tiger thread but the girl I talked to didn't seem that informed on the product. I am reluctant to try rhino brand from SLC. Well, I will persue the carriage thread as far as I can, or have the patience for, lol. 

[Brigg]

Interesting product. Too bad they don't make it any finer than .55mm.

[CastleLeatherWorks]

24 minutes ago, Brigg said:

Interesting product. Too bad they don't make it any finer than .55mm.

that would be nice.. i have several spools of .55 that i got on clearance from tandy and i wish it was thinner so i could get more use out of it.

[Tugadude]

On 2/14/2021 at 1:52 PM, OLESKIVER said:

thanx cowboyleatherma , I saw it on their website. will have to check with my local store and see if they can special order me some .8 in turquoise in a 500m spool. would be willing to get a case of it if there are only 4 spools to a box or case. Tried Weaver on tiger thread but the girl I talked to didn't seem that informed on the product. I am reluctant to try rhino brand from SLC. Well, I will persue the carriage thread as far as I can, or have the patience for, lol. 

Rhino thread from SLC is very cheap.  I think I paid $9.99 for a spool.  Not a big deal to test it out.  Personally, it wasn't what I was hoping for.  It seems to have a very "loose" weave, something I don't particularly care for, but YMMV.

[OLESKIVER]

the only thinner thread that I know of is c.s.osborne, they have light, med. and heavy. the heavy is .55 the only draw back is they only sell it by the hank [24 individual threads, in two lengths and 4 colors. light is .040, med. is .045. pre-waxed. hope this helps.