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    Other way around, actually. The outer layer is made a tad longer (NOT the inner layer shorter). I could explain that, and since it comes up so often maybe I'll just write the full version one day for everybody to see and a stack of goofs to debate and try to dismiss. ;)

    I've been reading searching and scratching my head over this since it was posted. I am just to thick to get it I guess. Can you explain?

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    When you are new you may not know "proper names". Up until yesterday I had no idea there was a difference between the two. I just referred to them in my mind as those leather clamp things. Even using the search function yielded no direct explanation to the question I had. I surmised it and then asked to make sure.

    25b, I read most of those posts you linked, before they were linked and did not find a single one that told how to sit using the stitching pony. If it was there I missed it. You notice that I did not ask questions about building one, how much pressure to put on the leather, etc...This means I did do a search.

    And yes, many folks get pissy when a new person asks questions that were asked before. I am not a member of a lot of forums but the layout of this site is definitely not user friendly for new folks. The first thing I looked for when I got here was a section with this information as well as a place to formally introduce myself. If there were a section filled with these oft posed questions then it would be much more newby friendly. A friendly point to this section Would be neither a hassle, nor cause frustration. The getting started section might be the closest option the site has but it falls short of preventing questions such as mine have been. I understand it gets monotonous responding to those questions, but each time people do, even if it is to point to a thread already explaining it, a new person feels welcomed.

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    I feel your frustration. We have been trying to sell my father-in-laws business for the last 8 years. Unlike yours we have had to keep this running to pay the property taxes and other stuff. We tried to sell it all in one lump, "Boat shop in a box" is what I called it. We realized after a few years that that was not going to happen. Good luck with the sale. We have slowly started to sell off inventory in lots. Still not easy but doable and market value is not there. Everyone wants something for nothing.

    If you decide to sell stuff in lots Keeps folks posted. I know I would be interested in some leather.

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    I've been looking at stitching spaces trying to decide what I like. I've decided I like the closer together stitches and from what I can tell it would be like 8-10 stitches per inch. When I look for diamond punches I see 2-4-6 punch kits but they seem to be further spaced than I want. On the springfield leather site they all kinds. SOme are called lacing chisels, others diamond chisels. I want to saddle stich so I assume I want the diamond chisels. Is there a place that sells the 10/inch punches or closer spaced with lower number of prongs?

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    AND .... the point is that though that gal is just a tad chubby healthy, I conclude that NOT EVERYTHING from Tandy is sub-par ;)

    Sounds like a good enough reason to wonder in there. Just to see if she is alright. Totally off topic. I wondered why my mechanics were ordering so much from NAPA until I saw the delivery girl. She left and my NAPA bill went way down.

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    If you're hand stitching, then I WOULD get the groover. And a diamond awl. I like an overstitch wheel for marking stitch spacing (no punches).

    I've never owned a round knife -- for the type projects you're describing, you won't need one too. Stanley utility knife is $5 and cuts like butter. I keep a #11 x-acto around too.

    What's a v-tool? You mean a gouge? Might help for notebooks n such.

    And the burnisher is never a bad idea.

    No round knife? I assumed it was the staple of the leather worker's kit. I also assumed you wanted a non flexible blade for skiving. I use my Stanley to whittle because it has some flex.

    Yes I do mean a gouge.

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    Thanks for the info. SOme things from Harbor freight are great others are crap and it is a crap shoot which you get. I have a grinder that has out lasted the big names, and another that burnt up the first hour. Don't like that kind of inconsistency.

    I am looking for what I think would be the simplest tool kit to start with for what I want to do which is learn the basics of cutting, sewing and finishing simple projects like wallets, notebook covers, and the like. Aiming for bag and case making in the near future. The SNAP-ON man and I get along great but he is disheartened because I only purchase what I need when I need it.

    1.5 and 1 inch Punch. That fork looking thing that punches holes

    Diamond Awl

    Corner punch

    Round knife

    Skiving knife (if someone says you can't skive with a round knife)

    Good divider

    v-tool

    Burnisher

    What do people think of those adjustable groover things that some folks use to recess the stitches.

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