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#8 6 ply waxed linen

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I just purchased a 1 pound tube of this material and I'm wondering if it is best worked by breaking it down into 2 ply or 3 ply lengths. I make small to medium knife sheaths, hand sewn.

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I have never split thread down, but 6 ply seems far to heavy for the projects you describe. You have nothing to lose by trying.

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From my experience of trying to split heavy thread down - it ain't worth the effort. I could never get any but a good few inches even. I just keep it for where the heavy thick thread is useful. Good thread that I buy is only a few cents/pence per yard, my time is worth more even though I'm a cheappy per hour type

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