Tequila Report post Posted April 26, 2022 Ok, I’m at a point that I’m ready to get 1 or 2 new edge bevelers and need some education. After going through old posts on Leatherworker, internet searching, etc. I’ve found precious little about different types, lots about sharpening though. For instance the difference between a round and western beveler, which might be better a round or Bisonette beveler, and just what the heck is a Osborne Concord beveler anyway? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tugadude Report post Posted April 26, 2022 This is what a search turned up when I searched Osborne Concord beveler. This is referred to as an edger, and was actually made by C.S. Osborne's brother, H.F. Osborne. I got the info from Bruce Johnson's website: "HF Osborne left a partnership with his brother, CS Osborne in 1876 to go on his own. He produced tools under his name until his company was purchased by the CS Osborne company in 1905. The HF Osborne tools were and are respected for their fine quality. " Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tugadude Report post Posted April 26, 2022 (edited) This is an example of "western style" edgers. I've never used this style, perhaps others can compare/contrast the quality and usefulness of them versus the type I use, the round style. Jeremiah Watt makes a really nice one. Edited April 26, 2022 by Tugadude Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tugadude Report post Posted April 26, 2022 This is the style that I use. They can be sharpened very effectively. And it seems you've found several sources on how to do that. I followed the suggestions from Tandy and it is working for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Klara Report post Posted April 27, 2022 15 hours ago, Tequila said: I’ve found precious little about different types, lots about sharpening though That might be because one can work with any type of edger, as long as it's sharp... Mine looks similar to Togadude's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted April 27, 2022 There for sure is always a pleasure in using quality tools but for me (I do just basic leather work) the 5 in 1 thingy you get everywhere fro 5-15 bucks works fairly good. Got mine from Ebay for maybe 5 or 6 bucks a while ago You can´t go wrong with it at this price - even if it turns out "not so good". I just sharpened / polished the edgers and grover with jewelers rouge and I´m pleased so far. https://www.ebay.com/itm/354015291037 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted April 27, 2022 I know this as a 'French Skiver' for taking down the inside edge of a piece, for thinning it prior to sewing it up This style I know as an edge beveller I also buy and use these cheap but decent little ones Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
