Hand sewing threads.

[soleman2]

When rewelting shoes I have always used wax twin threads ,the ones with wire bristles on their ends,managed recently to get what I think was the last couple from Colledge and sons, in future I was thinking about using waxed linen thread which I use in shuttle on my outsole stitcher and getting beeswax to further wax it, wonder if anybody has tips or recommendations for this type of work.

[Flash]

7 hours ago, soleman2 said:

When rewelting shoes I have always used wax twin threads ,the ones with wire bristles on their ends,managed recently to get what I think was the last couple from Colledge and sons, in future I was thinking about using waxed linen thread which I use in shuttle on my outsole stitcher and getting beeswax to further wax it, wonder if anybody has tips or recommendations for this type of work.

Easy enough, and better, to make your own, if you can get hold of Hemp, Hand wax and Bristles.

[soleman2]

My dad showed me years ago when he made his own with hemp ,wax which he called Rossit ?and the bristles.

[ironplanet uk900]

Try Tigre thread, its not linen, it is waxed & probably the strongest hand sewing thread out there.

[soleman2]

Thanks for the recommendation, abbey saddlery stock Tiger thread,I’ll check it out.

[kobblers]

I have some wax-twins left (11 black) - I don't rewelt, any more, due to bad eyes and arthritis - just put something in the forum charity kitty, in exchange.

Send me yer addy.

Rick.

[mathews]

I wish I could pick up some of those. Does no one have a load licking around they'd sell.