Cortland Linen

[Jeff]

Can someone tell me the specs on Cortland Linen.

Size (diameter), thread count, etc.

I have heard that Cuttyhunk made a linen thread very similar, even one with a green thread in it. If I wanted to grab some of the Cuttyhunk, which one?

 

[classiccues]

#9 - 27lb

(9) 3 lb strands. Cuttyhunk is a type of linen. Its right around .025 thk.

Came in many colors, white / green, blue, black and red, came in solid black, natural, green, came in green with red spec.

Do a search I did a pretty informative post a few years ago.

JV

 

[Jeff]

Thanks, I was looking at this page but didn't know how to compare the sizes to Cortland.

http://modelshipwrights.wikispaces.com/Linen+line

 

[classiccues]

Thanks, I was looking at this page but didn't know how to compare the sizes to Cortland.

http://modelshipwrights.wikispaces.com/Linen+line

It was an industry standard. Stay away from the silks, and braided dacron/nylon.

Cortland, Ashway, etc.. all .025 #9.

JV

 

[Chopdoc]

It was an industry standard. Stay away from the silks, and braided dacron/nylon.

Cortland, Ashway, etc.. all .025 #9.

JV

Yup. :thumbup: #9, 27 pound test. :grin:

Cuttyhunk is a place (an island) and a type or "style" of linen.

If you want the best find the #9 Cortland or Penn. Many will say the Penn is better. Finding it is the job. You will find old linen. I have some. But if you want Cortland or Penn those spools will be few and far between in general.


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[Mase]

I have some Penn I would like to sell. Make me an offer.