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Black Twisted Waxed Cord

$5.43
Description

Maine Thread twisted waxed cord has exceptional strength and durability. This cord is made of 100% polyester high-tenacity yarn and is constructed with a right or “S” twist. Twisted cords are ideal for saddlery, leathercraft, pine-needle basketry, and more.

All sizes comes with 70 yards per tube.

Black: Color No. 7416

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Size Guide

Thickness (1/1,000”)

Thickness (mm)

Break Strength

.020” 

.51mm

14 lbs.

.030”

.76mm

30 lbs.

.035”

.89mm

43 lbs.

.040”

1.02mm

49 lbs.

.045”

1.14mm

64 lbs.

.050”

1.27mm

78 lbs.

Color

All photos were taken in natural light. Appearance of color may vary slightly under different light, and on various computer monitors. Color can also vary depending on the thickness of thread. If you’d like to see our colors first-hand, email jennifer@mainethread.com to request a complimentary color/size card.

Needles

Many crafters use harness needles when sewing with waxed cord. Harness needles have a rounded point and are often used for hand-stitching leather. We recommend the following pairings for needle and thread

.020” - Size 3

.030” - Size 2

.035” - Size 1

.040” - Size 0

.045” - Size 00

.050” - Size 000

Bulk Ordering

We offer waxed cord by the pound. See below for additional information and pricing. If you would like to order thread by the pound, please place your order by calling (207) 784-7770. *Please note that bulk orders are not eligible for the free shipping promotion. Normal shipping rates will apply. 

Ply

1/1000”

Metric

Yards/lb.

1 ply

0.020”

0.51mm

2,480

2 ply

0.030”

0.76mm

1,340

3 ply

0.035”

0.89mm

955

4 ply

0.040”

1.02mm

670

5 ply

0.045”

1.14mm

525

6 ply

0.050”

1.27mm

425

Quantity

White

Colors* 

Special**

1-5 lbs. 

$30.21/lb.

$31.27/lb.

$33.39/lb.

6-23 lbs.

$22.92/lb.

$25.04/lb.

$27.16/lb.

24+ lbs.

$14.17/lb.

$15.23/lb.

$17.35/lb.

*Colors: Black, Brown, Tan, Chestnut, Natural, Bark Tan, Ecru, Goldbrown, Mocha, Taupe, Cocoa

**Special: All other colors not listed above

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