scorpionrider

Does anyone know whether 1/8th inch angled swivel knife blades are made and if so where I can get them? Thanks in advance for your help.

I agree that Nigel's videos are pretty much the definitive word on stitching chisels and pricking irons. I would also recommend watching Ian Atkinson's video where he talks about tools, etc. from goodsjapan.com (go to ianatkinson.net and look through the video list for Goods Japan Leather Shop Review). I personally have some of their "pricking irons" (that's what they call them) and I like them a lot and although they are "pricking irons" they will go all the way through the leather. Nigel also speaks well of them. Well worth the money in my view.

First, let me apologize for what my spellchecker did to your name and I did not catch until I just now re-read it. Next I appreciate your further response. I went ahead and bought some of the real lignum vitae to see if the oiliness would be helpful. Wasn't cheap but might be worth it. Once I receive it and have a chance to use it for a bit I will come back here to give my opinion. I also have cocobolo and will try to compare/contrast them. Know however that I am a complete novice in this field so my opinion may not count for very much but I'll give it anyway. I really liked the bottom of the two burnishers pictured and is one of the forms I will be shooting for once I can find someone to turn it. Maybe I'll just invest in a mini lathe if I can't find someone. Was it hard to turn? crd

Thanks very much veedub3 and slipangle. Great info slippage, just what I was looking for. Helps me make up my mind. If you sell the second awl I can tell it will go fast. Great craftsmanship. crd

I have been reading about a wood called lignum vitae (the real stuff, not Argentinian lignum vitae). What I have found is the this is supposed to be the hardest wood in nature, and it is oily by nature. It's rare but can be had. I've read claims that it is an even better wood from which to make edge burnishers than cocobolo. My question is, before I buy any to turn into a burnisher, whether anyone on here has heard of it and/or knows anything about it? If so please tell me what you think. crd

Thanks for your input CowboyBob. I think I see what you are saying, my question is how are the wheels attached? Will flipping the lower plate have any effect on fastening them? Thank you. crd

Awesome msdeluca. Yes, if you would be willing to post the plans I would greatly appreciate it. Or, if you prefer you can send them to me at "warc at cox dot net".

Yes, most of my work will be gun belts and holsters. Thanks Art for the information. Will use in my deliberations. crd

Not sure if this is right thread to post my question in, but based on above comments and lot of other hours of research I have decided to buy a Cowboy CB3200 around the first week of August. My only reservation is whether to stay switch the table or spend the extra $100 on the stand. What are the advantages of paying the extra money? I have a bad back and will be sewing sitting down. Size of footprint is also a consideration, but being able to stand to sew and taking up a little less space does not, to me, warrant the extra cost. So, what other advantages are there to the pedestal? Oh, yeah, you should know I am a complete newbie to sewing machines. Thanks for any input. crd

I noticed you said you have some "how to" information regarding Ranger style belts. These are my very favorite style, don't know why but I love them. Do you have any templates for these style belts that you would be willing to post for printing? Also, are they measured the same as other belts or do they require a different way of measuring? Yes, I am new, but I have caught the bug in a big way and want to learn as much as I can as quick as I can. I am a dry sponge ready to be saturated so fill me up.