I've never understood why they named it the "Speedy" stitcher because it's a slow and tedious progress.
To use other thread besides the waxed kind (which I don't care for at all) I stack two sewing machine bobbins in the stitcher to fill up the space with a heavy gauge thread wound on the front one. Also I use the smaller #4 needle. It doesn't come in the kit and you have to order it separately here. There is a nice video to watch also on how to use your stitcher that's helpful. Like afore mentioned with practice you can make nice looking stitches and they hold very well. I bought mine years ago from a boyscout store front but I still had to order the smaller needle. I've mended sails with it and replaced stitching damaged by UV rays that held better than before! If you've never learned how to use an Awl this is a great beginner tool to learn from.
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