I know nothing about twine, but happened to read about it being hard to get in a newsletter for the Antique Engine & Tractor Association (Geneseo, IL, www.ae-ta.com) last year. I looked it up and here is the info they shared last August:
Since several members spent time this summer tracking down a source of
the right binder twine to bundle shocks, here is some information in case you need it in the future.
Thin cisal twine for the old corn and grain binders can be purchased at SL
Sales, 19900 Sunny Lane, Platteville, WI 53818. The owners are Amish and they do not have a telephone or email. The bales come in 2-3 different diameters, depending on the need, and typically they come in 6 bale packages. The cost at this source is very reasonable at less than $8 per bale for the 7—7.5” bale.
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