Members figthnbullrider Posted February 19, 2008 Members Report Posted February 19, 2008 What kind of awl do you use for your cantle binding and where do you get it. i got one and it bent Quote
Members jwwright Posted February 19, 2008 Members Report Posted February 19, 2008 I took the advice of several folks here, and a while back bought a couple awl blades made by Bob Douglass. There are great. I also got an awl haft (handle) that Bob made. It is very well made, but I found the end where it rests on my palm to be a little too pointed for me when going through some heavy material. I got my Douglass awl blades from Vandy at Sheridan Leather Outfitters. 888-803-3030 Quote www.jwwrightsaddlery.com
Members mulefool Posted February 19, 2008 Members Report Posted February 19, 2008 I love my Douglas awl haft and blades. But I imagine the feel of that end in your hand could be a subjective thing. I try to always have a couple extra blades around. I hate the thought of being almost done with a cantle binding, break a blade and have to let it sit til I get a new one. Quote www.horseandmulegear.com
Bob Posted February 19, 2008 Report Posted February 19, 2008 Does Mr. Douglas make the awl blades in different sizes? I wouldn't know, cause I've been using the same awl blade from Osborne for many many years. It makes decent holes for about 5 stitches per inch, in a straight line.... I'd like to have a smaller awl blade. 7 - 8 stitches per inch would be more suitable for what I'm doing. Does anyone know what size blade would do that? Bob Quote Bob Goudreault www.kamloopssaddlery.com
Members D.A. Kabatoff Posted February 19, 2008 Members Report Posted February 19, 2008 The blades that Bob is selling are without a doubt the best thing going... properly shaped, sharp, polished and ready to go. I agree with you JW about the handle being too pointed. When you run into some hard spots on a cantle binding you really start to feel that point. Bob, if you call Bob Douglas direct and tell him what you want, he may be nice enough to go through his blades and find one on the thinner side. They only make them in two sizes but they are handmade so they vary somewhat. A few months back I told him I needed one on the thinner side for 7 or 8 stitches per inch and he managed to find one that works pretty good for that kind of work. I've attached a photo for anyone wondering what the blades and handles look like. The groover also came from Bob Douglas. Ignore the leather piece cause the holes on it were made with a pricking iron and not the awl. Darc Quote
Members figthnbullrider Posted February 20, 2008 Author Members Report Posted February 20, 2008 what does an awl like that cost ya Quote
Members Randy Cornelius Posted February 20, 2008 Members Report Posted February 20, 2008 He does make slim blades for what you are wanting. Quote Randy Cornelius Cornelius Saddlery LaCygne, Kansas Randy & Riley Cornelius Ride Hard, Shoot Fast and Always Tell the Truth...
superchute Posted February 20, 2008 Report Posted February 20, 2008 Im not shere but have been told some use a dremal with # 56 drill bit to make the holes. then use two needles to sew it. You might want a sewing machine foot feed to slow it down. Just my thoughts Russell Quote
Members Steve Posted February 20, 2008 Members Report Posted February 20, 2008 what does an awl like that cost ya I got a new price list the other day from Bob. The blades are $25 and the handles are $65. He makes a regular and a slim blade. The Douglas's are very good people to deal with Quote
Members mulefool Posted February 21, 2008 Members Report Posted February 21, 2008 I've got several of his stitch groovers, too. really nice. Just like everything else he makes. Quote www.horseandmulegear.com
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