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Sharpening Or Polishing Stitching Irons, Pricking Irons Or Chisels
YinTx replied to YinTx's topic in Leather Tools
As a side note, just noticed that Dangerous Beans hasn't been online since April 7th, so I haven't had the chance to upset him since he was last here. YinTx -
Sharpening Or Polishing Stitching Irons, Pricking Irons Or Chisels
YinTx replied to YinTx's topic in Leather Tools
Nuttish, These are brand new, so I am hoping that there is absolutely nothing wrong with my irons! Only issue is that they are a bit rough in the teeth, and some of the teeth are a bit fatter than others, and some have rather large burrs on them keeping them from making a clean mark. I only want to clean them up a bit, but I have been unsure how to go about doing this without causing damage to the teeth. Was struggling with how to get in between the teeth cleanly without hitting the nearby teeth while working. Hadn't thought of jewelers files... and are your referring to using fingernail files? Sounds like something that would work well! Thanks for the tips. Sandpaper on thin wood sounds like it would work well too, especially when I get into finer grits. Thanks for that idea, RStevenson. I will PM Mr. Armitage on this topic, to see if he responds. I did make a post on his video reviews regarding irons, but he hasn't responded. Hopefully I haven't insulted him in some way! YinTx -
Sharpening Or Polishing Stitching Irons, Pricking Irons Or Chisels
YinTx replied to YinTx's topic in Leather Tools
No responses, so maybe a lost art? Surely someone is willing to share how this is supposed to be done! YinTx -
Starting A New Project Yesterday...
YinTx replied to YinTx's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
More bits and pieces of the project coming together. I have ordered some stitching irons of different sizes, so I want to wait until they get here before I decide what size and color of thread to use. Also, almost immediately after taking this last photo, I managed to dump my bottle of neatsfoot oil all over it, and the suede soaked it right up. If anyone knows how to get neatsfoot out of suede, let me know! I ended up remaking the pink section, which would be the third time to do that so far. One step forward, two steps back has been a fitting description of this little project! http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?app=galleryℑ=28948 YinTx -
From the album: New Project
More bits and pieces, moving slowly but surely. Waiting on some pricking irons I have ordered before I decide what size thread to use... YinTx© YinTx
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Yes, I agree, I have found the smaller the item gets, the more challenging it is. I really want to try watch straps since I have some gator and some ostrich that I want to try on it, but I know they will highlight any errors right away. Thanks for sharing what you used, helps me to think about what I like about the work and how to apply it myself. BTW, if you are looking for smaller thread, you might try some of the Barbour linen threads. They are less costly than the Fil Au Chinois, are also nice to stitch with, and also come smaller than the 0.6mm Tiger. You will probably want to draw it through beeswax, much like the Fil Au Chinois. I imagine the linens are not as strong as the polyester threads, but I haven't been able to break them. YinTx -
Matt T, Very nearly 9 stitches per inch, just a little less as I lay a ruler on it. The finished case is in my gallery if you want to see how it came out. YinTx -
If someone can help by providing information or pointing me in the right direction I would be most appreciative. I have been searching the forum trying to figure out how to "polish" pricking irons. Some of the irons I have from Osborne and Joseph Dixon are a bit rough, and I would like to know an efficient way to get in between all of the teeth. The metal is pretty hard on some, I believe the Osborne irons are drop forged. I have tried wrapping sandpaper around a flat bit of leather, but I am concerned I will actually wear a different angle into the teeth, ie sand only one side. This is less of an issue on the European style irons than on the diamond shaped stitching chisels, which are designed to go completely through the leather. Many of these are really rough the entire length of the tooth, which makes them difficult to pull out of the leather once punched through. Thanks in advance for any advice! For other images: http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?app=galleryℑ=28911 YinTx
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Your stitching is really nice. Can you give some details on stitching irons, awl, thread type? Thanks! and keep up the great work. YinTx
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From the album: Wallets
Just finished another wallet. Stitching improving, I think. Had to use the awl on this one, and used Fil Au Chinois 532 thread. Still 3mm stitching irons. Chose to line this one as well. I may use this one if it doesn't sell fast! YinTx© YinTx
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Still available, yes. YinTx
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Takes a bit of a pull to get the needles through, but I don't need pliers by any means. YinTx -
Thats a fantastic idea to open up the pocket some! I will try it on my next piece. Thanks for the complement on the stitching, I keep working at improving. I'll drop an edge photo in next time, although I know it is hard to tell without holding it in hand what kind of leather it is. YinTx -
From the album: Wallets
Single card holder, folding card holder. If anyone can tell what kind of leather this is, let me know! The single card holder is very stiff 1.5mm, the other is about 1mm, and softer. Yintx© YinTx
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Those are really nice! like the stitchwork. YinTx -
From the album: Wallets
Front of card holder. Think I may do the slot differently next time to avoid a weak point in the wallet. It also strains the thread badly. YinTx© YinTx
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From the album: Wallets
just a simple card holder, 3mm stitching, 1.5mm leather, unsure what kind. Used Barbour 18/3 white linen thread. Maybe too heavy for the hole size? Feedback and suggestions welcome. YinTx© YinTx
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Mr. Armitage, First off, I must say thank you for all your sharing. Without it I can confidently say my hand stitching would still be atrocious. By studying your videos and the tutorials and information on this site, I can at least show my work without complete embarrassment. Regarding your Post #20, I believe JanC was referring to these irons in the attached photo that are sold on ebay. They are listed as European style, and can be had for $35-$75 for the entire set. There are also some listed as "French Angled" chisels that I have ordered as well to see how they work. These in the photo make a very fine mark, less than 2mm in length, and I have been able to stitch nicely with Fil Au Chinois and 0.6mm Tiger thread with them. I have some Osbornes, which as you note make a massive hole, and are pretty useless for a thread as small as Fil Au Chinois. Since I'm just a newbie having only been stitching since January, it would be interesting to see what a more seasoned master thinks of these tools from China. I believe they are missing from your review videos, but looks like I see a set on your log at the end of the last review of the Kyoshin Elle irons. Photo: Hermann Oak 7/8 oz leather, 0.6mm Tiger Thread Samsung Phone slip case, "European Style" stitching irons, 3mm (a little over 8 SPI). First photo after marking, gallery photos after stitching, edge, front and back. one pic here, the rest in my Gallery… http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?app=gallery&album=2661 YinTx
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