Source for unwaxed lenin thread.

[David Dalton]

I am hoping one of you gentlemen or ladies can help me locate five cord unwaxed lenin thread. Waxes is available everywhere, but google is failing me. I am going to try the Al Stohlman tapering method, which requires unwaxed. Thanks for any help.

 

[Ames]

I found plenty when I spelled it linen.

 

[David Dalton]

I tried lennon also. No joy. Only European vendors

 

[doubleset]

Maybe search for "Ленин"?

 

[cositrike]

Plenty on eBay. Just put in linen thread and up they all come

 

[Whughett]

Lenin was Putins father…..

 

[rich pierce]

Russia? Just kidding. Townshend is a good source.

 

[doubleset]

Lenin was Putins father…..

Putin wishes.

 

[Erwan]

If it is for something like cartridges (paper or flax) I use this brand FLAX thread .
Or this other one, slightly finer flax/linen thread.

PS: Putin's father was Stalin ...

 

[David Dalton]

It is for hand stitching leather.

 

[Erwan]

It is for hand stitching leather.

Are you sure that the best way for this is the unwaxed thread ?

 

[Codger Craig Wilcox]

I generally use WAXED linen thread on my leather projects. Lasts longer, is not a brittle as unwaxed thread. It also pulls through the stitching holes easier.

 

[David Dalton]

I will be waxing the thread after the needles are attached. There is a method for tapering the thread prior to attaching the needles that can't be done with waxed thread.

 

[Artificer]

I am hoping one of you gentlemen or ladies can help me locate five cord unwaxed lenin thread. Waxes is available everywhere, but google is failing me. I am going to try the Al Stohlman tapering method, which requires unwaxed. Thanks for any help.

I don't know anything about these folks, but it seems they have what you need.

Leather Lacing and Stitching Supplies - Standing Bear's Trading post (sbearstradingpost.com)



Gus

 

[Artificer]

I THINK the problem finding the thread on other sources is a combination of loss of workers/production due to Covid AND folks in lock down buying more to use to pass the time.


Gus

 

[Bill Austin]

https://www.zackwhite.com/25-yard-Roll-Un-Waxed-natural-Linen-thread--LT120701_p_6261.html

 

[Artificer]

https://www.zackwhite.com/25-yard-Roll-Un-Waxed-natural-Linen-thread--LT120701_p_6261.html

Good for you! That's a site I've heard good things about!

Gus

 

[B P Arn]

Lenin was Putins father…..

Wait, wasn't he one of the Beatles?

 

[user 48679]

I will be waxing the thread after the needles are attached. There is a method for tapering the thread prior to attaching the needles that can't be done with waxed thread.

FWIW, I have NP putting waxed thread through my leatherworking needle's eye via flattening the end of the thread between my finger/thumb first (the thread may need to be slightly moistened between my lips)

 

[David Dalton]

I appreciate all the help. I just ordered from Zack White. It was just what I was looking for.