Linen Thread

ken d · 06-15-2003, 09:08 PM

Does anyone know the correct size and source for linen thread used on Luger holsters? Locally no one seems to have heard of linen thread.

Regards

Ken D

The Wizard · 06-19-2003, 02:34 PM

Don't know about the correct size but here is a source http://www.abbeysaddlery.co.uk/catal...e=Linen+Thread

ken d · 06-19-2003, 08:01 PM

Wizard:

Thanks for the source info. It rang a bell; since this is the home of the Ky Derby I might find a horse goods supplier closer to home.

Regards

Ken D

Navy · 06-19-2003, 08:48 PM

Hi Ken,

You need to go a little deeper in your research if you are going to repair/restore Luger holsters. The thread had different content in different years and with different vendors. Most visibly is the merchrome soaked linen that was used until late Weimar period by some manufacturers.

Tom A

ken d · 06-20-2003, 09:05 PM

Tom A.

Thanks for the info, I dont intend to make a habit of holster repair. Just have a couple of old scruffy ones with loose covers that need re-stitching.

Regards

Ken d

Navy · 06-21-2003, 08:10 PM

Ken,
This is a no-brainer. Send them to Jerry Burney; he uses the cprrect materials, his workmanship is flawless, his prices are very low and he is a former 173D Airborne guy.

If you are not satisfied with Jerry's work, send me the bill and I will pay it.

Tom A.

ken d · 06-21-2003, 08:41 PM

Tom A:

That's an offer that is hard to refuse. They are not in the best condition and I wanted to try my hand at resewing but if I can't come up with the thread I'll bundle them up and send to Jerry.

Regards

Ken D

lugerholsterrepair · 06-21-2003, 10:18 PM

Man, no one can say Tom is not a generous fellow! Tom I appreciate the very good things you say about me and my work ...can I send you all of my dis satisfied customers? That's been none to date...

Ken ,I will help you out if you need it..

lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net Give me a shout on my Email. Jerry Burney

06-15-2003, 09:08 PM	#1
ken d Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: louisville ky Posts: 277 Thanks: 31 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Linen Thread Does anyone know the correct size and source for linen thread used on Luger holsters? Locally no one seems to have heard of linen thread. Regards Ken D

06-19-2003, 02:34 PM	#2
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06-19-2003, 08:01 PM	#3
ken d Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: louisville ky Posts: 277 Thanks: 31 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Wizard: Thanks for the source info. It rang a bell; since this is the home of the Ky Derby I might find a horse goods supplier closer to home. Regards Ken D

06-19-2003, 08:48 PM	#4
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Hi Ken, You need to go a little deeper in your research if you are going to repair/restore Luger holsters. The thread had different content in different years and with different vendors. Most visibly is the merchrome soaked linen that was used until late Weimar period by some manufacturers. Tom A

06-20-2003, 09:05 PM	#5
ken d Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: louisville ky Posts: 277 Thanks: 31 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Tom A. Thanks for the info, I dont intend to make a habit of holster repair. Just have a couple of old scruffy ones with loose covers that need re-stitching. Regards Ken d

06-21-2003, 08:10 PM	#6
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Ken, This is a no-brainer. Send them to Jerry Burney; he uses the cprrect materials, his workmanship is flawless, his prices are very low and he is a former 173D Airborne guy. If you are not satisfied with Jerry's work, send me the bill and I will pay it. Tom A.

06-21-2003, 08:41 PM	#7
ken d Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: louisville ky Posts: 277 Thanks: 31 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Tom A: That's an offer that is hard to refuse. They are not in the best condition and I wanted to try my hand at resewing but if I can't come up with the thread I'll bundle them up and send to Jerry. Regards Ken D