Ferg

We use a CNC in our wood shop, Vacuum pump for the table has a ten horse three phase motor, it will maintain 15 to 25 inches of vacuum on a 2' x 4' table. I am dying to try forming some leather on this. LOL My understanding is that you must leave it in the vacuum for at least over night or about 24 hours so the leather can dry completely. ferg

My only problem with these punches? My hand got insanely sore when punching a lot:) ferg

Gary, Thanks for the info. I have done quite a bit of research the last couple days. i did know about the stitches etc. The metric configuration some sites give do not make much sense:) There are several companies in England that have the tools and I don't think they are overpriced if they are good tools, 23 to 43 pounds ($35 to $50 USD plus VAT and shipping) depending on width. Problem? Some evidently do not ship to US. If anyone knows if Bob Douglas makes these I would like to know any information you may have. They are at a show until sometime next week. I seldom buy the cheapest tools, much to my wife's chagrin, but I normally do not buy the most expensive either. ferg

I have a combination of problems with my hand stitching. First of all, I love to do hand stitching. When correct it is beautiful. My old eyes are so full of "floaters" plus the normal aging, I need every help I can get. I never had heard of Pricking Irons or wheels until by happenstance the other day. Personally I think it would speed my stitching and improve the ability to keep the stitches at the proper angle etc. There is a Japanese company that these tools keep appearing in from many links, I have no intention of ordering from somewhere that requires a month and a half to receive tools. Have no idea what the quality is either. I understand that the good irons are actually made in England at $150.00, have seen them for as much as $300.00 if you buy left and right, seems a little redundant to me. Seems I read somewhere that Bob Douglas makes these also but do not know that for sure. My primary question is in regard to their usefulness. Would they make it easier for an old guy that has less than good eye sight or should I stick with practicing? Would also like to know if the C S Osborne that is available for about $45 is any good and why it is only shown in one size/spacing? Some are listed as: 6 x 2.5mm. Is that prong length of 6mm and spacing of 2.5mm? If the spacing is only 2.5mm, that is very close stitches. Appreciate any and all information. ferg

I have not seen every post about this company but what I did find were posted in '07. Is there nothing new on them? As in-Have they ever gotten a Web-Site On-Line?