Triple-L Stratos Strap Fix

[Moogyboy]

Okay, trying to do some research on exactly what kind of thread comes with a sewing awl. Looking at the Stewart Speedy Stitcher in particular, I'm getting conflicting info; some places say it's waxed polyester thread, some that it's waxed nylon thread. Either way, the Speedy Stitcher seems to come standard with "natural" color waxed thread.

Okay, well polyester is a synthetic fabric the same as nylon. Shouldn't it be about as durable as nylon when subjected to water? I can't imagine polyester rotting.

Ideas: what about that "invisible" nylon thread you can get at places like Jo-Ann Fabrics. Or what the heck...how about plain old nylon fishing line?

Just trying to get a handle on what kind of thread actually comes with these awls, and whether/what kind/where I should get something else. Aiiieeeeeee! Not trying to second guess you, of course, Marek, but Rich seems to have opened a can of worms here...

cheers

Billy S.

 

[Marek K]

Just trying to get a handle on what kind of thread actually comes with these awls, and whether/what kind/where I should get something else. Aiiieeeeeee! Not trying to second guess you, of course, Marek, but Rich seems to have opened a can of worms here...

cheers

Billy S.

"...trying to get a handle..." Little bit of awl humor there, eh?

Yeah, that's still got me worried too.

Looks like there are at least two different types of awl commonly available. I'm looking at a web site showing the "Speedy Stitcher Sewing Awl," with the clearly-marked separate large spool of "waxed polyester thread." That's not the awl I've got.

Mine's got a small spool of thread integrated into the awl, between the needle chuck and the handle. See my link above -- same place where it says that thread is nylon.

But you've got a point; most of the sites offering that particluar awl I've got, don't specify what the included thread is made of.

I'm not sure I'd want to use monofilament thread on this... besides the ends end of the thread poking me unkindly, the problem is that you've got to finish and anchor the stitching somehow, so it doesn't come undone. My wife advised me to go back over the seam a little ways, like is done with a sewing machine. I did that, but then also finished off the two ends of the thread with a square knot. NOt sure how strongly that would hold with monofilament.

When I get home tonight, I'm going to put a flame to the thread. If it's nylon, it should burn and melt. If polyester, I'm guessing it'll just burn and leave ash. Can anybody confirm that?

--Marek

 

[Hoosier]

Marek,



Actually, the black-waxed thread that came with the awl isn’t solid that much. I also used the stock thread to compare with waxed nylon thread. The nylon thread is much more solid. We can’t break the nylon thread with hand, but you can do the stock one. I think the nylon thread is overkill (good for the military usage) and the polyester thread is just fine. I just mean the comparison of solidity between the threads, not stitches with them…..

Oh, thanks a lot, Rich!!!

Now you tell me!!

Um, actually I used the horrible black-waxed thread that came with the awl. As obviously heavy-duty as it was, I thought (hoped?) it was nylon. No? *gulp*

OK *Whew* This isn't where I ordered the awl from, but it's clearly the identical awl. If you scroll down to Accessories, it says the thread (also identical to what I've got) is nylon.

Don't scare me like that!

--Marek

 

[Hoosier]

Billy,

I have the brand new sewing awl, never used one. I bought two awls for GF and me.
She never helps me on this matter (bump). I can sell it with nylon thread I have instaed of the stock one.

Okay, trying to do some research on exactly what kind of thread comes with a sewing awl. Looking at the Stewart Speedy Stitcher in particular, I'm getting conflicting info; some places say it's waxed polyester thread, some that it's waxed nylon thread. Either way, the Speedy Stitcher seems to come standard with "natural" color waxed thread.

Okay, well polyester is a synthetic fabric the same as nylon. Shouldn't it be about as durable as nylon when subjected to water? I can't imagine polyester rotting.

Ideas: what about that "invisible" nylon thread you can get at places like Jo-Ann Fabrics. Or what the heck...how about plain old nylon fishing line?

Just trying to get a handle on what kind of thread actually comes with these awls, and whether/what kind/where I should get something else. Aiiieeeeeee! Not trying to second guess you, of course, Marek, but Rich seems to have opened a can of worms here...

cheers

Billy S.

 

[Marek K]

Marek,



Actually, the black-waxed thread that came with the awl isn’t solid that much. I also used the stock thread to compare with waxed nylon thread. The nylon thread is much more solid. We can’t break the nylon thread with hand, but you can do the stock one. I think the nylon thread is overkill (good for the military usage) and the polyester thread is just fine. I just mean the comparison of solidity between the threads, not stitches with them…..

Hoosier--

There is no way I could break the thread I got with this awl by hand. So you must not have the same kind.

--Marek

 

[Hoosier]

Have you tired it after being wet? Otherwise, it might be different one :06:
I mean just a thread, not stitches.

Hoosier--

There is no way I could break the thread I got with this awl by hand. So you must not have the same kind.

--Marek

 

[Marek K]

The thread that came with this awl of mine is definitely nylon.

Well, I'm pretty sure it is, anyway. I took a flame to it, and it burns beautifully. And melts. Blow out the flame, and the melted material cools into a blob. Doesn't seem like polyester would do that.

Oh, and it smells like burning nylon too.

--Marek

 

[Hoosier]

I see. It must be different thread. Mine wasn't solid so that I ordered the nylon thread.


Yours are different with mine

The thread that came with this awl of mine is definitely nylon.

Well, I'm pretty sure it is, anyway. I took a flame to it, and it burns beautifully. And melts. Blow out the flame, and the melted material cools into a blob. Doesn't seem like polyester would do that.

Oh, and it smells like burning nylon too.

--Marek

 

[Marek K]

I see. It must be different thread. Mine wasn't solid so that I ordered the nylon thread.


Yours are different with mine

Hoosier--

Well, I think your thread is definitely different from mine, but the thread I've got isn't "solid" (monofilament) -- it's twisted-strand black thread, made of what looks like three strands. That's why it ties securely, which monofilament wouldn't do.

Coated with the black wax that's obnoxious but necessary. And I'm positive it wasn't the wax that was burning and melting, and smelling like nylon.

What brand of awl(s) do you have?

--Marek

 

[Hoosier]

Marek~~

I think so....

Mine doesn't have any brand name. It only shows "item # and "Made in Taiwan", not "China." LOL..

My new thread is like you described. It is very solid in black color. Do you use U.S. address, don't you? If you need more thread, let me know. I bought too much for me because the shop only sells in a big spool.

Hoosier

Hoosier--

Well, I think your thread is definitely different from mine, but the thread I've got isn't "solid" (monofilament) -- it's twisted-strand black thread, made of what looks like three strands. That's why it ties securely, which monofilament wouldn't do.

Coated with the black wax that's obnoxious but necessary. And I'm positive it wasn't the wax that was burning and melting, and smelling like nylon.

What brand of awl(s) do you have?

--Marek