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I don’t understand how edge bevelers are sized. What bevelers should I get for 5 oz (2mm) veg tan? 6oz? 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 oz?

Asking $600 please feel free to DM any questions or reasonable offers, thank you

I’m hoping there is a beginning leatherworker who hopes to get some tools, because I have 4 old and not so old, edge bevelers to send to you for free by USPS Priority mail. I bought them used long ago on eBay, they need sharpening now which is easy to learn online how to do that. The Sizes are: 2, 2, 4, 5. (yes, two of size 2) Photo of edge bevelers Thanks! Ilene

Hi, For the production of belts, I am considering purchasing a SIECK Typ 75 DH. Does anyone have experience with this device? Any advice is very welcome! Regards, Jan http://www.sieck.de/maschinen/guertelherstellung/?produkt=5601

Let me tell you about my edge bevelers; perhaps someone will find it interesting or useful I bought a set of Craftool Pro edge bevelers - the ones with the black rubber handles - in sizes 00, 0, 1, & 2. They had good reviews by Nigel Armitage, and were on offer at the Tandy shop in Manchester But when I came to use them I had problems; they were jamming and juddering on the leather, and hardly cutting at all. The only way I could get them to cut was to press down really hard, which made using them a real struggle. I was puzzled and confused ( a common occurrence!) as in the videos by Nigel and Tandy they just sailed along through the leather with hardly any effort by the looks of things. I was also concerned and annoyed that I might have wasted my money, and wondered if I should resign myself to buying some more, possibly Osborne Instead I watched Nigel's videos several times over, on YouTube and Vimeo. I played around with some scrap 3mm veg tan, and used a magnifying glass to see how the tip of the tool met up and engaged with the leather. I realised that I had been holding the handle of the edger too high, probably at an angle of 45 degrees, or more. This meant that the little side prongs or guides were digging into the leather instead of sliding over it. It also meant that the prongs were preventing the cutting edge, right up inside the V of the edger, from reaching the leather. If I pressed down hard enough the blade would cut, but that caused the prongs to dig in more, making the jamming even worse So I tried beveling with the edger laid almost flat; this would not cut, as I expected Then gradually raising the handle till I found the best cutting angle, without jamming. This turned out to be less than I had been using, about 30 degrees I also gave them a good sharpening with wet & dry paper, working through the grades from 1200 --> 2500 --> 5000 --> 7000 grit. For sizes 1 & 2 I folded the paper over a steel rod about 2mm dia. For sizes 00 & 0 I sanded the edge of a lollipop stick like a knife edge, and folded the paper over that Then I used a strop. For sizes 1 & 2 I used the strips of leather on a stropping board; for sizes 00 & 0 I pulled through with a length of cord; I made my own by plaiting some 18/3 linen thread and loading it with compound The results are much better -almost as good as Nigel's! - so I'll stay with them; but even so, I have to be careful not to lift the handles too high

Hi, I'm looking for an edge beveler in operating condition. Please message me here. Don

I purchased this Doldokki 1.0 mm edge beveler from http://www.fineleatherworking.com/doldokki-edge-beveler/ It is a duplicative size to edge bevelers I already have so I am selling it. It is brand new. I tested it on one belt strap and have not used it since. Really sharp, great steel. A huge upgrade from Tandy edge bevelers. Asking $105 USD includes shipping in continental US. This item is currently out of stock at fine leatherworking. Description from fine leatherworking: These small and sharp tools remove the corners from your leather edges to help create a round shape. They are normally used with medium to thick leather and reduce the overall burnishing and shaping time. The award winning tool company, Doldokki has been innovating and modernizing tool designs in Korea since 2007. Founded by an automotive designer, they quickly established a reputation for high quality, beautiful tools. These sleek, ergonomic tools use a variety of exotic hardwoods include ebony, rosewood, cocobolo and Lignum Vitae. The range of woods used helps to give each hand made tool more unique characteristics. They are made from SKD11 (D2) steel that is masterfully hardened to 60 Rc and shaped to its final dimensions. The semi-stainless finish and greater hardness ensures better wear and retention of sharp edges. Each tool is hand-made in short production runs and comes ready to use immediately for your leather crafting needs.

What size and style edge beveler should i use on 3 to 4 ounce leather, Im thinking a #1 or #0 any help is appreciated

Hello guys. This is Jun from youtube channel "leathertoolz" (youtube.com/leathertoolz) I recently bought this amazing edger from China and wanted to show you guys how thin this edger cuts. it has thinner mouth than Ron's edger. so it can edge even really thin leather. see the picture below and check out my review video on them https://youtu.be/iz9I7guJZ9M

Hello everyone, Has anybody here ever seen an edge beveler that looks like the picture below? It goes over the leather differently than most bevelers I have seen from any of the major companies who make tools. Any help is appreciated.

Hi there! I am needing to bevel the edges of some 3/4 oz. Hermann Oak veg tan leather. I have a #2 edge beveler from Tandy that I have always used on 8/9 oz. leather but of course it doesn't work on the 3/4oz. I am looking into buying an edger or edge beveler and I was wondering what the best size would be to get. I have been looking at the Barry King Common Edger Size: 0. Would that be the correct size for the weight I am working with? Also, is there a difference between an edge beveler and an edger? I see that only edgers come in sizes below 2. Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!

Hi there! I am needing to bevel the edges of some 3/4 oz. Hermann Oak veg tan leather. I have a #2 edge beveler from Tandy that I have always used on 8/9 oz. leather but of course it doesn't work on the 3/4oz. I am looking into buying an edger or edge beveler and I was wondering what the best size would be to get. I have been looking at the Barry King Common Edger Size: 0. Would that be the correct size for the weight I am working with? Also, is there a difference between an edge beveler and an edger? I see that only edgers come in sizes below 2. Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!

Anyone used a Barry King grooved edger? Any thoughts on it? I'm considering purchasing a set, but I would love some feedback before I do. And pro or cons vs their common edger? My primary goal is a nice round edge on the leather, and a tool that is easy to sharpen.