Draw gage

[purplefox66]

What is the better way to go? buy a new one or get one from Bruce Johnson? The reason i ask i was reading not sure where that the newer ones don't last very long?

Edited June 26, 2023 by purplefox66

[Bawarrior]

Forgive me I have no idea what your asking about

[purplefox66]

draw gage is a better version of a strap cutter

[Bawarrior]

31 minutes ago, purplefox66 said:

draw gage is a better version of a strap cutter

Thanks

[TomE]

I've been using a Weaver Master Tool draw gauge for 3 years and been very happy with it.  The Weaver blades are almost sharp when new.  Osborne blades require a bit of work to sharpen.  I would expect that Bruce Johnson would sell you a draw gauge with a razor sharp blade ready to go.  I prefer a wooden strap cutter for widths less than 1/2" and for lightweight leather.  Bruce has a useful tutorial on his website about the correct way to hold a draw gauge. 

[purplefox66]

I bought a blade from leather wranglers and that blade is so sharp.

[bruce johnson]

12 hours ago, TomE said:

I've been using a Weaver Master Tool draw gauge for 3 years and been very happy with it.  The Weaver blades are almost sharp when new.  Osborne blades require a bit of work to sharpen.  I would expect that Bruce Johnson would sell you a draw gauge with a razor sharp blade ready to go.  I prefer a wooden strap cutter for widths less than 1/2" and for lightweight leather.  Bruce has a useful tutorial on his website about the correct way to hold a draw gauge. 

Yes, I use stock Osborne blades. I take the shoulders down some to a lower angle bevel and sharpen them. My final step is rounding the pointed tip at the top end.  

[purplefox66]

Thanks for the help guys

[Northmount]

Moved to Leather Tools.  Certainly not a show off item.

[Dwight]

My brother in law gave me an aluminum strap cutter some 10 or 12 years ago . . . 

I buy drywall razor blades . . . snap them in half with two pairs of pliers . . . use those blades till they get dull . . . break a new one and I'm good for another month or so.

Works for me.. . . . (this is not mine . . . but is the same type . . . . black paint is long long worn off . . . left side is slick and shiny from all the leather passing by it)

May God bless,

Dwight

Edited July 3, 2023 by Dwight