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    I had such a gap between the jaws I had to. I didn't think of wetting it. Did yours have that big a gap like line before you wet it? I'll do that if it would work as the extra piece make it more difficult to get the needle in if you're right on the edge....

    I have 3 now the one from Good-Will had a disconect between jaws about 1 1/2" at one end of the jaw,twist, frist soaked it then force bound the jaws for about 3 weeks this did improve a little so next I used the steam from the Tea kettle and steamed the wood for approx.1/2 hr the bound the jaws again and let it set for 2 weeks and all is well now.However I do bind the jaws on all 3 now when not in use. I will keep the last one from AL as it also has a foot closing strap on the other side of the lever,my son "thinks he wants one,and a trade is working for the third.

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    well, winterbear i really HATE to tell you this. and i'm sorry to have raised your hopes. i check the price of that clamp. $125. i almost fell over. i went into the store with such optimism.

    i want to apologize for not getting the price of that clamp (even if out of curiosity) when i made my initial visit. aaaaaarrrrrrrgggggggggghhhhhhhhhhh!

    now, i did not get a chance to talk to the owner about a rather large price reduction. the place was crawling with people (on a tuesday afternoon??!!) i still want to do that.

    the other 2 clamps are $32 and $35 but a bit small in jaw length.

    Sorry that I'm so late to the party

    I bought the same one in 2011 for $50.00 in AL and just seen one in NWFL for $219.00 this Jan. Mine is made of Chesnut.

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    I put this in the tool section but it should probably be here...

    Well the little stitching pony I made works great for smaller projects but anything big or that bends it has a some issues.

    So I wanted a bigger one to use and was going to make one, but thought about checking out ebay. I found this old head to a stitching horse probably from the mid to late 1800's. I got cheaper than if I made one but it need restored.

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    The gap didn't touch so I added two piece of oak to complete the clamp but discovered one side was a little warped over over the years so I added a wedge (all oak) to straighten it out. Just finished it last night with a coat of oil.

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    I think it's made of American Chestnut as I don't recognize the wood. It uses that hand level to push the sides away and they naturally clamp. I'll add some leather over the clamp parts to protect the leather. I added the stand so I can use it on the floor or between my legs on a chair.

    I'm pretty happy so far with it, although I've not used it yet, but hope to this week.

    I have the exact same one,why in the world did you attach the blocks to the jaws? I wet mine and closed it with line for about 2 wks,and all is fine now

    Found mine at a goodwill store for $21.00,last year 2012,and shops sell them for $300.00 +

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    Greetings

    Are there any books on stamping only?

    Stamping how to ,tricks,techniques,etc. Yes I have been reading all the posts on stamping,however,I'm old school,need a book(s)

    Going to spend some cash for a high end 15 pc basic set of tools and need hard copy instructions.

    The Mischief

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    Up for Sale is the complete Al Stohlman Home Study Course from 1962. Great for a beginner. In Excellent Condition in a 3 Ring Binder. I thought I could use this, but I am going to do braiding/plaiting instead. I have more experience in that area. I purchased this from King's X not too long ago. Pm if interested.

    E mail sent

    The Mischief

  15. Posted · Edited by mischief · Report reply

    Now that the awl size has been resolved,THANK YOU, I'm going to modify and polish some 3 sided canvas needles and try them as awls.

    I have a bunch of 13.14,15 & 16 size sail needles,the 13 & 14 look like the best.Might try a horse shoe nail or two also

    ED

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    Thank you that solves the left hand right hand thread part,however, with awl blades I understand small ,medium, and large like Tandy gives not the length in inches or the mm ero mesurement system for the other awl blade mfg.

    I have no problem with the sharpening of the awl blades only trying to figure out the sizes.

    Would a awl blade 2'' in length give a smaller diamond hole then one 3'' in length?

    Respectfully

    ED

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