Picked up a vintage stitching pony

[ChipinAZ]

I think this falls under the history section.  I love vintage tools and when I saw this I had to have it.  Its put together with square nails which were used up to the 1890's.  I'd like to think some Civil War Calvary stuff was made on it.  Using old things just makes it so much more enjoyable for me.  Does it you?

Edited March 12 by ChipinAZ

[DieselTech]

Nice! Only if it could talk? Imagine the stories to be told. 

[SUP]

Yep. Those are lovely to use. I have one too. The previous owner made a seat for it but I use it without.

Edited March 12 by SUP

[dikman]

What a great find, I love the vintage wing nut I've never seen one like that before.

[ChipinAZ]

  On 3/12/2025 at 9:40 PM, SUP said:

I have one too.

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Can you snap a pic?  I'd like to see what it looks like.  Sure beats a $28 Chinese one!

Edited March 12 by ChipinAZ

[SUP]

it is in this thread.

 

 

  On 3/12/2025 at 9:59 PM, ChipinAZ said:

Can you snap a pic?  I'd like to see what it looks like.  Sure beats a $28 Chinese one!

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If you want to purchase one, they come up periodically on Facebook Marketplace.

Edited March 12 by SUP

[ChipinAZ]

Very Cool!  I saw a few like that with the lever action.  I've never had a stitching pony.  When I was young and dabbled with leather I just toughed it out and tried to hold things in my knee's.  Honestly back then I don't think I knew there was any other way.  Now I'm older and want to make everything easier.