Another name for #40 drill?

French Colonial · Nov 20, 2024

The Jo-ann's fabric close to me closed, darn it! I knew where the drill cloth was and it was labeled as such and life was good.

Today the next closest to me had no idea what I was talking about, had no idea what drill cloth was, but directed me to where they kept their muslin cloth but I did not have my calipers with me so all I did was keep pulling the bolts out until I got frustrated and left.

Is there another name that #40 drill cloth goes under at Jo-Anns?

Ed C. · Nov 20, 2024

I don't know about #40 drill cloth. Is that the same as pillow ticking? Usually a few different bolts of that in hobby or fabric stores. I also just pick out what I need by caliper measurement. .016-.017" using a light touch.

RobertIN · Nov 20, 2024

They have a max 2 yards @ $4/yd available for shipping on their site. Unbleached Drill Fabric by Happy Value if you can't find it locally, it shows out of stock in the Cincinnati area stores but it might help you find some nearby.

akroguy · Nov 20, 2024

It's the fabric used to make the front pockets in blue jeans.

SDSmlf · Nov 20, 2024

Ask for item # 683532, Unbleached Drill Fabric by ‘Happy Value’ at local Jo Ann’s or order online.

SDSmlf · Nov 20, 2024

SDSmlf said:
Ask for item # 683532, Unbleached Drill Fabric by ‘Happy Value’ at local Jo Ann’s or order online.

Apparently @RobertIN posted while I was typing.

RobertIN · Nov 20, 2024

SDSmlf said:
Apparently @RobertIN posted while I was typing.

French Colonial · Nov 20, 2024

Got it! Thanks guys, I had that info but lost it somehow, have some ordered and being shipped.

Thanks!

JDBraddy · Nov 21, 2024

ADK Bigfoot · Nov 21, 2024

smo · Nov 21, 2024

I’ve heard it called “pocket drill”…

Grenadier1758 · Nov 21, 2024

Ask for the utility cloth.

Drill cloth has a tighter weave than ticking.

45man · Nov 21, 2024

To measure cloth you need a micrometer and turn the barrel to compress the cloth. Calipers will not work.

Icemanxxxv · Nov 21, 2024

I've been trying g to order Drillcloth from. JoAnns for moths. I watch fort to come back instock I place my order and it goes unfilled. I got emails showing it was in stock when it was unavailable for order. Last time it was in stock I ordered 5 yards as the minimum order is 2. They were unable to fill my order. This has been goi g on for 6 to 8 weeks if not longer. Micheal and Hobby Lobby do t even know what drill cloth is when I ask them at my local stores.

smoothshooter · Nov 21, 2024

45man said:
To measure cloth you need a micrometer and turn the barrel to compress the cloth. Calipers will not work.

All I have ever used is dial or digital calipers and they work just fine as long as you use consistent pressure.
Best thing to do is to buy a couple of yards of various thicknesses. Having a variety at home will pay off down the road. As long as you use some sort of tight weave 100% COTTON you will be okay. Pocket drill material and pillow/mattress ticking is good, but not the only thing that will work.
I bought an assortment of 10 or more kinds and thicknesses of patching fabric 30 years ago and am still using it. Some is striped, some has flower patterns, etc.
bought about 2 to 3 yards of each.

Terrier · Nov 21, 2024

No one working at the local JoAnns seem to know what "Drill Cloth" or "Pocket Drill" is. Just go with the item number, and you'll be GTG.

BTW, the "#40" reference everyone seems stuck on only refers to the 40" width of the cloth bolt, and isn't actually part of the name anywhere I can find.

Taevers · Nov 21, 2024

Terrier said:
No one working at the local JoAnns seem to know what "Drill Cloth" or "Pocket Drill" is. Just go with the item number, and you'll be GTG.

BTW, the "#40" reference everyone seems stuck on only refers to the 40" width of the cloth bolt, and isn't actually part of the name anywhere I can find.

I had always heard that the #40 was the thickness. About .10

Taevers · Nov 21, 2024

Taevers said:
I had always heard that the #40 was the thickness. About .10

#40 drill bit size is .0098 I think

Old Hawkeye · Nov 21, 2024

Taevers said:
#40 drill bit size is .0098 I think

It's a little bigger than that. Try .098", which is just under a tenth of an inch.

Taevers · Nov 21, 2024

Old Hawkeye said:
It's a little bigger than that. Try .098", which is just under a tenth of an inch.

Shows you what I know

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