MMArmoury Report post Posted February 11, 2012 I know the subject of stitching clams has been brought up here in the past, but I want to know what the availability is of them on the market now. Is there anyone (in the USA) selling them? I am looking for the freestanding ones, not a pony or stitching horse or floor base model. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrat7357 Report post Posted February 25, 2012 I know the subject of stitching clams has been brought up here in the past, but I want to know what the availability is of them on the market now. Is there anyone (in the USA) selling them? I am looking for the freestanding ones, not a pony or stitching horse or floor base model. Hi, I am sorry I do not know about a supplier in the US or elsewhere but I found it easy enough to make an extra set as I wanted some with a narrow jaw. I tracked down a person who bends wood with steam for arcitectural woodwork and he bent up some Victorian Ash for me. The way I made them differs to your image as the two slats extend all the way to the floor giving you much more space under the jaws. It took a while as I adjusted the thickness and shape with a spoke shave and hand plane. I am still to fit some vera wood jaws to complete the project. Regards Jeff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stelmackr Report post Posted February 25, 2012 (edited) I know the subject of stitching clams has been brought up here in the past, but I want to know what the availability is of them on the market now. Is there anyone (in the USA) selling them? I am looking for the freestanding ones, not a pony or stitching horse or floor base model. While I was in an antique store in England I purchased what you have described. If you are interested in purchasing, please contact me with an offer (without shipping, shipping will be added). It is 43" long. I'm back in the USA now. Hope this helps. Bob Stelmack www.pslac.org Edited February 25, 2012 by stelmackr Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spooky Report post Posted February 25, 2012 I've seen them come up very occasionally on Ebay. I don't know if it helps, but Dixon in the UK sell them new... http://www.josephdixon.co.uk/products/Saddlers_Tooling/Saddlers_Clamps.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MMArmoury Report post Posted February 26, 2012 While I was in an antique store in England I purchased what you have described. If you are interested in purchasing, please contact me with an offer (without shipping, shipping will be added). It is 43" long. I'm back in the USA now. Hope this helps. Bob Stelmack www.pslac.org Sir, Thanks a lot. It is exactly what I was looking for. But someone else was supposed to be sending me one, if that falls through I'll contact you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cdf Report post Posted February 29, 2012 I'm going to try and make one , Ash isn't too hard to bend ( used lots for boats / canoes ) , I have a good local source , and a buddy with a good shop . I'm thinking of changeable jaws , to go from small to larger projects . I'll post pics if it works . BTW , as you are not talking about extreme bends , many other hardwoods would work . Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azdante Report post Posted June 21, 2012 Is this stitching clam still available? While I was in an antique store in England I purchased what you have described. If you are interested in purchasing, please contact me with an offer (without shipping, shipping will be added). It is 43" long. I'm back in the USA now. Hope this helps. Bob Stelmack www.pslac.org Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stelmackr Report post Posted June 21, 2012 Is this stitching clam still available? Yes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azdante Report post Posted June 21, 2012 Great! I'm interested. How much? Yes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stelmackr Report post Posted June 21, 2012 Great! I'm interested. How much? If you are interested in purchasing, please contact me with an offer (without shipping, shipping will be added). It is 43" long. Hope this helps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azdante Report post Posted June 22, 2012 I forgot to ask... what condition is it in? And do you have other photos of it posted that would give me a visual rep. of its condition? Thank you, I appreciate your time. If you are interested in purchasing, please contact me with an offer (without shipping, shipping will be added). It is 43" long. Hope this helps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stelmackr Report post Posted June 23, 2012 I forgot to ask... what condition is it in? And do you have other photos of it posted that would give me a visual rep. of its condition? Thank you, I appreciate your time. Condition is shown in these pictures: ...and sorry to say I am unable to spend more time describing this item. I need to get back to making and selling some leather products. Thank you for your interest. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
