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I typically use one of two rivet setters a brand name ( Weaver ) and unknown brand ( Chinese ). What sparked this topic was when adding a magnetic holder to my new leather apron to hold small items I noticed the Weaver would hold while the Chinese one wouldn't and would have to be placed back into the tool holder. Here is my comparison: 1) Weaver #12 Heritage Rivet and Burr Setter ( https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/products/heritage-rivet-burr-setters?srsltid=AfmBOorZa03-7yJXd4NK0J7ms-NhaPObUqG9y6-cYWW633ChiNRKtNjq ): i) colour: gun barrel black, ii) length: 112 mm ( 4.4" ) iii) weight: 198 grams (6.9 oz) iv) Construction: Ferromagnet…
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I've got several rawhide mauls an various sizes, and one of the little ones was worn down considerably so my Dad took apart to rebuild before he passed and I'd like to get it finished. I don't think it's an Osborne, as it has a handle made of stacked leather rings and the end cap washer was rivetted in place. Given the wear and beating it had, I went ahead and threaded the end to take a nut so it'll be easier to service in the future. I'm having some trouble finding the right rawhide refill for it though. The refill should have a 3/4" ID hole, and be about 1 1/2" or 1 5/8" tall. Diameter could be anything over 2". I think at one point the plan was to make a plastic …
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I'm curious, what's the most popular weight or weights of Rawhide "Mauls" used for leatherwork? I've never actually used one until recently, mainly just used hammers and mallets made from hard rubber/plastic or wood. Just curiosity mainly, I used one for the first time at a friends place to whack a punch. Not the svelte classy type you see in leatherworker catalogs with the leather handles, but rather a more industrial rig with what looked like an ash handle but having the same head design as any other leather maul. I'd say I found it pretty effective, yet a bit clumsy?! A little intrigued all the same, might like to add a couple to our tools.
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So I'm wanting to upgrade my pricking tools. Right now I have 6 spi angled tools. I'm looking for a set that I can use on my sheaths, holsters, pocket knife cases, etc....I only saddle stitch by hand. So here are my questions: Are round hole prickers better? What would be a standard mm spacing? What would be a decent priced brand? I was looking at some WUTA prickers on amazon. Any advice would be appreciated!! Bobby
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Hey! I'm planning to launch some 1"x1" plate stamps. I've prototyped the following designs, but I'm curious to see what designs people would be interested in? If you wanted to buy a plate stamp, what design would you want on it?
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An old Rose head knife I picked up for next to nothing. You can see why from the first picture, she was a little rough. That being said I'm a firm believer that if it's beyond repair you may as well try and repair it because it can't get any broker! I know that's not proper but broken won't work and broked ain't a word for that sentence either. The first picture shows the knife as it was when I got it. The second shows the handle removed. It's a 5/32" steel pin for those interested in knowing the pin size. Picture three shows it back together. Picture four is just closer so you can see I did not remove every pit down flush from the blade. It is also not sharpend yet…
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I recently bought someones leather tools set/kit. Everything was still in the box and most of it was never opened as none of it had never been used. Going through everything I found 4 nice boxes which contain 4 Al Stohlman Round Strap End Punches (1/2 thru 1-1/2 " picture attached). I was impressed by what appears to be high quality tools. I looked on the internet to find a price and everything I can find that matches the tools pictures state they are vintage which I assume means discontinued. Everything says sold out and there is no price. Can someone tell me if these tools are as nice as they appear to be and if they are worth anything. Thanks...
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Can anyone tell me about this set of "Al Stohlman Brand" copper rivet setters? I know of other Al Stohlman or "AS Brand" tools but can't find a part number or year printed on it. There are three sets: 8-9 gauge, 10 gauge, and 12-14 gauge. Each set has a burr/washer setter, the cap domer and the tip domer. Does anyone know about how recently these were still for sale, or what they sold for?
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Hello all! I haven't really posted on here before, been more of a lurker haha. Recently, while I was at work, a man came around selling some tools and leather that he had extra. I'm fairly new to leather working (about 7 months), but I have heard tell that some tools are better quality than others in the long run. I have been anticipating a chance to get some better tools so when he pulled out some punches that are branded "AS BRAND" and an "Al Stohlman" belt punch, I quickly offered to buy them as I recognized the name. In heinsight, I should have inspected them a bit closer. A couple of the punches are damaged (See pics). I can't find any information on them…
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Hello All, I have been working on some new tooling and would like to get your feedback on things that could be improved. I thought it turned out well but as always all of us are smarter than one of us. This is my version of a lace cutter. It does both 90 degree cuts and 45 degree bevels. The main bar is 1" steel and about 5" long. I use a shaft collar for quick and repeatable width adjustments. It is attached by bolts or can simply be clamped to your table. there is no wobble in the fitting of any components and its very solid. The main shaft rotates so the angle of the bevel can be facing the collar or away from the collar. I tried to do tw…
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