soleman2 Posted October 11, 2020 Report Share Posted October 11, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted October 11, 2020 Report Share Posted October 11, 2020 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soleman2 Posted October 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2020 My dad showed me years ago when he made his own with hemp ,wax which he called Rossit ?and the bristles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted October 12, 2020 Report Share Posted October 12, 2020 Try Tigre thread, its not linen, it is waxed & probably the strongest hand sewing thread out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soleman2 Posted October 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 Thanks for the recommendation, abbey saddlery stock Tiger thread,I’ll check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted October 16, 2020 Report Share Posted October 16, 2020 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. soleman2 and x minit uk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathews Posted October 16, 2020 Report Share Posted October 16, 2020 I wish I could pick up some of those. Does no one have a load licking around they'd sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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