Yukonrookie Report post Posted 12 hours ago So I have 3 Edge beveles now. One is a Tandy size 4 which cuts a flat edge, a Japanese one that cuts a 1.4mm edge and another Japanese edger that cuts a rounded edge but also only 1.4mm. I like the one that cuts a rounded edge the best but it’s a bit small for most of what I work on. So for now I’m creating my rounded edges with the flat edgers but it never turns out quite how I like it. Now, my problem is that I have a difficult time finding a “rounded“ edger that cuts more than 1.8mm. What do you guys use for that rounded edge? While Im at it what size would you guys use for say a sheath that has 8/9oz sides and a 6/7oz welt in between? As always thanks a bunch in advance. I have learned a lot from you guys and gals just in the short time I’ve been a member on this here forum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted 12 hours ago i use a belt sander quite often for my sheathes and holsters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DieselTech Report post Posted 12 hours ago (edited) 1st thing to ask? What kind of money do you want to spend on your edge bevelers? I finally broke down & bought a good set of bevelers. I bought Palosanto edge bevelers from #0 to #3 I can get you the specs on theirs if you want them. Edited 12 hours ago by DieselTech Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yukonrookie Report post Posted 10 hours ago 2 hours ago, chuck123wapati said: i use a belt sander quite often for my sheathes and holsters. Right on. No bevelling at all? I do use a belt sander to make my edges even. How high do you go on the grit? How do you deal with the left over “flap” (for lack of better word) that develops on the side? Carefully trim it off with a knife? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yukonrookie Report post Posted 10 hours ago 2 hours ago, DieselTech said: 1st thing to ask? What kind of money do you want to spend on your edge bevelers? I finally broke down & bought a good set of bevelers. I bought Palosanto edge bevelers from #0 to #3 I can get you the specs on theirs if you want them. Yup, I’d like that. Thank you. What weight/thickness leather do you use the #3 on? I just checked their sizes and it says a #3 cuts a 1.5mm bevel. Does that sound about right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted 10 hours ago Numbers don’t mean much between makers and some makers have a different numbering system for different types of edgers they make. I’ve got round profile edgers that go to 3/16” inch of cut. I have new edgers from Ron’s Tools and refurbished from a few makers. Here is a link - https://brucejohnsonleather.com/products/hand-tools/edgers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yukonrookie Report post Posted 10 hours ago 2 minutes ago, bruce johnson said: I’ve got round profile edgers that go to 3/16” inch of cut. I have new edgers from Ron’s Tools and refurbished from a few makers. Here is a link - https://brucejohnsonleather.com/products/hand-tools/edgers Thank you sir! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites