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[RockyAussie]

2 hours ago, Spyros said:

Hey, are you sure about those conversions?  I just called them and they said 277 = M10...

This might help some -

Most of the recommended needle sizes shown above would suit heavy weight leathers in my opinion so for soft leather you may get better results by dropping back a needle size.

This link shows a wider range of thread / needle recommendations  and is often referred to on LW https://www.tolindsewmach.com/thread-chart.html

 

Edited December 23, 2021 by RockyAussie

[Spyros]

36 minutes ago, RockyAussie said:

This might help some -

Most of the recommended needle sizes shown above would suit heavy weight leathers in my opinion so for soft leather you may get better results by dropping back a needle size.

This link shows a wider range of thread / needle recommendations  and is often referred to on LW https://www.tolindsewmach.com/thread-chart.html

 

I'm printing that chart, thank you sir

 

Aaaaaand now Vardhman's are shut for Xmas, and they're out of stock of all the colours I want anyway, plus with the state of AusPost I'd probably receive it next Xmas.  Back to Etsy and Ebay.

[Spyros]

12 hours ago, DrmCa said:

Thread Exchange is in the US, and that explains exorbitant shipping.

Not really though.  I shop from Buckleguy and other US sellers regularly and DHL is usually between USD $60 and $100 depending on the size and weight of the package.  Sometimes I get whole sides shipped for that price.

Edited December 23, 2021 by Spyros

[kgg]

Just a note to the above chart from RockyAussie . Metric thread sizes are written as just the number like "20" while Far East thread size would be written as "M20". Both the Metric and Far East sizing methods for threads are the same.

kgg

[dikman]

You're right, I got the number wrong (I wrote it from memory, not a good idea for me these days ).

kgg, are you sure about that? The thread I've bought here has always been labelled M***

[kgg]

1 hour ago, dikman said:

kgg, are you sure about that? The thread I've bought here has always been labelled M***

According to the A&E charts the info seems to be correct.

kgg

5-Thread-Size-Comparison-Chart-2-4-10.pdf

[DrmCa]

11 hours ago, Spyros said:

between USD $60 and $100 

With insurance? It's amazing because that's how much it would cost me to get them across Canada.

[Spyros]

On 12/24/2021 at 12:27 AM, DrmCa said:

With insurance? It's amazing because that's how much it would cost me to get them across Canada.

Not sure, I never specifically request insurance, unless it's included by default.

[kgg]

On 12/23/2021 at 1:27 PM, DrmCa said:

With insurance? It's amazing because that's how much it would cost me to get them across Canada.

I am in eastern Ontario and to ship a 1 lb spool of T-135 (V138) Anefil Nylon directly from A&E located in Toronto cost me $8.50 and if order before noon I get it the next day before noon.

kgg

[Spyros]

It's basically like the plumber, you call him in and if he doesn't like the job and doesn't want to do it he gives you an exorbitant price. 

These guys don't want to ship overseas, ok we got it, next shop please.