Members ScottEnglish Posted August 24, 2022 Members Report Posted August 24, 2022 Hi. I am considering buying a C. S. Osborne one-prong thonging chisel for making stitching holes. The chisel is available in a width of 3/32". Or 2.4mm if you prefer. Has anyone tried this? Thanks. Scott Quote
PastorBob Posted August 24, 2022 Report Posted August 24, 2022 (edited) Chisels make easy work to make holes in leather. A single prong does just that ...1 hole at a time. If you can afford to add a 2 and a 4 prong, it will help you keep your line a little straighter and your hole spacing much more consistent. I use all three. 4 prong for long straight sections, 2 prong for bends and round edges, and the 1 punch when I have a gap between 2 holes that is just too wide to leave without a hole. 1 hour ago, ScottEnglish said: I am considering buying a C. S. Osborne one-prong thonging chisel for making stitching holes. The chisel is available in a width of 3/32". Or 2.4mm if you prefer. Has anyone tried this? Someone just recently shared this link. It may be helpful. Edited August 24, 2022 by PastorBob Quote In God's Grace, Pastor Bob "While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." - Romans 5:8 www.PastorBobLeather.com YouTube Channel
CFM tsunkasapa Posted August 25, 2022 CFM Report Posted August 25, 2022 A THONGING chisel will make holes that are far too large. A thonging chisel and a stitching chisel are two different critters. Quote Hoka Hey! Today, tomorrow, next week, what does it matter?
Members ScottEnglish Posted August 25, 2022 Author Members Report Posted August 25, 2022 Thanks PastorBob. tsunkasapa: At 3/32" wide at the prong the hole will be small. My 2 1/4" saddler's awl makes a larger hole. Am I mistaken? Quote
CFM tsunkasapa Posted August 25, 2022 CFM Report Posted August 25, 2022 I don't know what awl you have, but none of mine make a hole that size. 3/32 is a HUGE hole. Quote Hoka Hey! Today, tomorrow, next week, what does it matter?
CFM chuck123wapati Posted August 25, 2022 CFM Report Posted August 25, 2022 10 hours ago, ScottEnglish said: Thanks PastorBob. tsunkasapa: At 3/32" wide at the prong the hole will be small. My 2 1/4" saddler's awl makes a larger hole. Am I mistaken? you need a stitching chisel or pricking chisel for use with sewing awls. believe Tsunkasapa. Also consider this, using a one prong stitching chisel wont be any different than just using an awl in the first place except it will take you twice as long. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Contributing Member fredk Posted August 25, 2022 Contributing Member Report Posted August 25, 2022 A stitching chisel will make a diamond shaped hole, about 2mm across the points of the rhombus, it will be 1mm or less wide. A lacing chisel will make a 2.5 / 3mm rectangular hole about 2 to 2.5 mm wide. The wider hole is necessary to pull the lace, typically nominally 1mm thick but closer to 1.5 mm thick. It will take very thick thread to fill that hole neatly whereas 0.5mm thread (x2 in s/s) will fill the stitching hole Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Doc Reaper Posted August 25, 2022 Report Posted August 25, 2022 Y’all should post close up pictures of these items, I only have stitching chisels also do not use what Tandy has, Tandy employees will tell you that it’s only for marking the holes Quote Doc Reaper
CFM chuck123wapati Posted August 25, 2022 CFM Report Posted August 25, 2022 15 minutes ago, Doc Reaper said: Y’all should post close up pictures of these items, I only have stitching chisels also do not use what Tandy has, Tandy employees will tell you that it’s only for marking the holes lacing chisel left stitching chisel right. both from Tandy and both work as well as any. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Doc Reaper Posted August 25, 2022 Report Posted August 25, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, chuck123wapati said: lacing chisel left stitching chisel right. both from Tandy and both work as well as any. Lately Tandy has put warnings with their chisels that they are not for punching holes, I believe that you can read it on their web pages. There has been tongs breaking off Edited August 25, 2022 by Doc Reaper Add on Quote Doc Reaper
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