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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. 

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i use a belt sander quite often for my sheathes and holsters. 

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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. 

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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? 

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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?

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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

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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! 

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